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House roll call 505 · 100th Congress · Mar 2, 1988

To amend in the nature of a substitute S 557, civil rights restoration act, to expand the "religious tenets" exemption to include institutions that are closely

On Mar 2, 1988, the House voted 146–266 (S 557). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–233, Republicans 134–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
146
No
266
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 37 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 233 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 557: A bill to restore the broad scope of coverage and to clarify the application of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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 in the nature of a substitute S…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-505/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-s (accessed 2026-10-17).