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House roll call 379 · 100th Congress · Nov 2, 1987

To motion to authorize the speaker to compel the attendance of absent members.

On Nov 2, 1987, the House voted 102–96. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 104–1, Democrats 0–98. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
102
No
96
Did not vote
238
Date
Nov 2, 1987

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 1 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 98 no · 164 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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