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House roll call 263 · 100th Congress · Jul 22, 1987

To amend HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, to delete provisions encouraging the use of generic drugs as a substitute for brand-name prescription drugs.

On Jul 22, 1987, the House voted 161–265 (HR 2470). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–206, Republicans 114–60. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
161
No
265
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 22, 1987

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 60 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 206 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

The bill

H.R. 2470: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare program, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 2470, catastrophic health…: House Vote, Jul 22, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-263/to-amend-hr-2470-catastrophic-health-insurance-to-delete (accessed 2026-10-17).