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House roll call 556 · 100th Congress · Apr 27, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to adhere to the unratified SALT II treaty limits for multiple warhead missiles and cruise missile bombers,

On Apr 27, 1988, the House voted 240–174 (HR 4264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–26, Republicans 23–149. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
240
No
174
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 27, 1988

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 149 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 26 no · 17 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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