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House roll call 561 · 100th Congress · Apr 28, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to authorize funds for a ground-based anti-satellite weapon.

On Apr 28, 1988, the House voted 195–212 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–192, Republicans 148–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
195
No
212
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 22 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 192 no · 22 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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