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House roll call 496 · 100th Congress · Feb 17, 1988

To pass HR 1054, military medical malpractice, a bill to permit active members of the military to sue the federal government for malpractice occurring in U.S. M

On Feb 17, 1988, the House voted 312–61 (HR 1054). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–17, Republicans 101–45. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
312
No
61
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 17, 1988

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 45 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 17 no · 33 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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