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House roll call 428 · 100th Congress · Dec 2, 1987

To pass HR 791, ground water research, a bill to authorize the water resources research activities of the United States geological survey.

On Dec 2, 1987, the House voted 399–15 (HR 791). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–0, Republicans 158–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
399
No
15
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 2, 1987

By party

  • Republicans158 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 0 no · 20 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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