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House roll call 304 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To pass HR 442, the japanese-american civil liberties act, a bill to apologize and provide restitution for those interred during world war II, and to fund educa

On Sep 17, 1987, the House voted 243–141 (HR 442). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–43, Republicans 66–104. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 109 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
243
No
141
Did not vote
42
Date
Sep 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 104 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 43 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 442, the japanese-american civil…: House Vote, Sep 17, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-304/to-pass-hr-442-the-japanese-american-civil-liberties (accessed 2026-10-17).