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House roll call 347 · 100th Congress · Oct 20, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass HR 85, new zealand preference suspension, a bill to eliminate security assistance and arms export preferences for new zealand unti

On Oct 20, 1987, the House voted 300–111 (HR 85). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 129–112, Republicans 172–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 112 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
300
No
111
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats129 yes · 112 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 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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