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House roll call 577 · 100th Congress · May 2, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to express the sense of Congress that defense spending from fiscal 1990 on should reflect a modest sustaine

On May 2, 1988, the House voted 167–219 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–181, Republicans 122–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
167
No
219
Did not vote
44
Date
May 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 44 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 181 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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