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House roll call 575 · 100th Congress · May 2, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to prohibit United States armed forces' training missions within twenty miles of the nicaraguan border in h

On May 2, 1988, the House voted 147–238 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–89, Republicans 11–154. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
147
No
238
Did not vote
46
Date
May 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 154 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 89 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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