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House roll call 521 · 100th Congress · Mar 17, 1988

To amend HR 2707, disaster relief assistance, to strike programs for the great lakes region and new york harbor.

On Mar 17, 1988, the House voted 41–340 (HR 2707). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–223, Republicans 40–121. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
41
No
340
Did not vote
56
Date
Mar 17, 1988

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 121 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 223 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2707: A bill to amend the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 to provide for more effective assistance in response to major disasters and emergencies, and for other purposes.

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 2707, disaster relief…: House Vote, Mar 17, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-521/to-amend-hr-2707-disaster-relief-assistance-to-strike (accessed 2026-10-17).