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House roll call 438 · 100th Congress · Dec 8, 1987

To amend HR 3100, foreign aid authorization, to prohibit assistance to police forces and prison authorities in el salvador, guatemala, and honduras through inte

On Dec 8, 1987, the House voted 193–214 (HR 3100). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 188–54, Republicans 8–162. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
193
No
214
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 8, 1987

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 162 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 54 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 3100, foreign aid authorization…: House Vote, Dec 8, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-438/to-amend-hr-3100-foreign-aid-authorization-to-prohibit (accessed 2026-10-17).