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House roll call 540 · 100th Congress · Apr 13, 1988

To pass S 858, abandoned shipwreck act, a bill to grant states title of certain shipwrecks located in state waters.

On Apr 13, 1988, the House voted 340–64 (S 858). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–0, Republicans 104–64. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
340
No
64
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 64 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 0 no · 25 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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