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House roll call 535 · 100th Congress · Mar 30, 1988

To pass H J RES 523, central american peace assistance, a resolution to authorize humanitarian aid for the nicaraguan contras, nicaraguan indian groups, neutral

On Mar 30, 1988, the House voted 345–70 (HJRES 523). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–66, Republicans 167–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
345
No
70
Did not vote
23
Date
Mar 30, 1988

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 66 no · 16 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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