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House roll call 271 · 100th Congress · Jul 28, 1987

To pass HR 618, displaced salvadorans and nicaraguans, a bill to suspend deportation for illegal aliens from el salvador and nicaragua for a period of approxima

On Jul 28, 1987, the House voted 237–181 (HR 618). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–42, Republicans 33–140. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
181
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 28, 1987

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 140 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 42 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass HR 618, displaced salvadorans and…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-271/to-pass-hr-618-displaced-salvadorans-and-nicaraguans-a (accessed 2026-10-17).