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House roll call 562 · 100th Congress · Apr 28, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to bar space testing of anti-satellite weapons unless the President certifies soviet space testing of such

On Apr 28, 1988, the House voted 197–205 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 188–51, Republicans 12–156. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
197
No
205
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 156 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 51 no · 23 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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