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House roll call 510 · 100th Congress · Mar 3, 1988

To amend in the nature of a substitute HJ RES 484, contra aid, to give non-military aid to the nicaraguan contras.

On Mar 3, 1988, the House voted 215–210. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–38, Republicans 3–173. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
215
No
210
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 3, 1988

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 173 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 38 no · 11 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 in the nature of a substitute HJ…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-510/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hj (accessed 2026-10-17).