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House roll call 538 · 100th Congress · Apr 13, 1988

To amend S 858, abandoned shipwreck act, to permit access to shipwrecks for divers and salvors, and to provide for federal review of access disputes.

On Apr 13, 1988, the House voted 134–268 (S 858). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–225, Republicans 125–44. 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
134
No
268
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 44 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 225 no · 27 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 amend S 858, abandoned shipwreck act, to…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-538/to-amend-s-858-abandoned-shipwreck-act-to-permit (accessed 2026-10-17).