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House roll call 282 · 100th Congress · Aug 4, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass HR 2881, national commission on AIDS, a bill to establish a commission to study the growing epidemic of acquired immune deficiency

On Aug 4, 1987, the House voted 355–68 (HR 2881). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–6, Republicans 110–63. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 69 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
355
No
68
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 4, 1987

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 63 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass HR 2881…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-282/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-2881-national (accessed 2026-10-17).