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House roll call 532 · 100th Congress · Mar 29, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass S 858, abandoned shipwreck act, to grant states title on certain abandoned shipwrecks located in state waters. Motion failed; two-

On Mar 29, 1988, the House voted 263–139 (S 858). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–11, Republicans 37–130. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
263
No
139
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 29, 1988

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 130 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 11 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 858: A bill to establish the title of States in certain abandoned shipwrecks, 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 suspend the rules and pass S 858…: House Vote, Mar 29, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-532/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-858-abandoned (accessed 2026-10-17).