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House roll call 479 · 100th Congress · Dec 20, 1987

To pass H J RES 431, fiscal 1988 continuing appropriations, a joint resolution to make further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending september 30

On Dec 20, 1987, the House voted 207–178 (HJRES 431). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–57, Republicans 39–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
207
No
178
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 122 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 57 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H J RES 431, fiscal 1988 continuing…: House Vote, Dec 20, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-479/to-pass-h-j-res-431-fiscal-1988-continuing (accessed 2026-10-17).