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House roll call 319 · 100th Congress · Sep 29, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass HR 1171, national oceans policy, a bill to create a national oceans policy commission. Motion passed; two-thirds of those present

On Sep 29, 1987, the House voted 311–93 (HR 1171). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–7, Republicans 74–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
311
No
93
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 29, 1987

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 86 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

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 1171…: House Vote, Sep 29, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-319/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-1171-national (accessed 2026-10-17).