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House roll call 269 · 100th Congress · Jul 23, 1987

To amend HR 157, constitution day, to designate september 17th as an annual national day of recognition instead of a legal public holiday.

On Jul 23, 1987, the House voted 237–162 (HR 157). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–145, Republicans 147–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
237
No
162
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 20 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats94 yes · 145 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

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 157, constitution day, to…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-269/to-amend-hr-157-constitution-day-to-designate-september (accessed 2026-10-17).