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House roll call 542 · 100th Congress · Apr 19, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass HR 4401, dial-a-porn ban, a bill to ban pornographic telephone services. Motion passed; two-thirds of those present voting in favo

On Apr 19, 1988, the House voted 380–22 (HR 4401). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–21, Republicans 169–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
380
No
22
Did not vote
33
Date
Apr 19, 1988

By party

  • Republicans169 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 21 no · 24 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass HR 4401…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-542/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-4401-dial (accessed 2026-10-17).