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House roll call 429 · 100th Congress · Dec 2, 1987

To adopt the conference report on HR 2939, independent counsel, to reauthorize the law providing for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate alle

On Dec 2, 1987, the House voted 322–90 (HR 2939). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–3, Republicans 83–87. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
322
No
90
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 2, 1987

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 87 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

The bill

H.R. 2939: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the appointment of independent counsel.

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 adopt the conference report on HR 2939…: House Vote, Dec 2, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-429/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-hr-2939-independent (accessed 2026-10-17).