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House roll call 28 · 100th Congress · Mar 11, 1987

To pass HJ RES 175, moratorium on contra aid, a joint resolution to place a six month hold on $40 million in aid to the nicaraguan contras during which time pre

On Mar 11, 1987, the House voted 230–196. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–40, Republicans 17–156. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
230
No
196
Did not vote
15
Date
Mar 11, 1987

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 156 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 40 no · 9 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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