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House roll call 303 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To amend HR 442, the japanese-american civil liberties act, to delete provisions providing restitution for those interred during world war II.

On Sep 17, 1987, the House voted 162–237 (HR 442). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–186, Republicans 114–57. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
162
No
237
Did not vote
33
Date
Sep 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 57 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 186 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

The bill

H.R. 442: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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