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House roll call 583 · 100th Congress · May 4, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to increase funds allotted for the strategic defense initiative.

On May 4, 1988, the House voted 105–312 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–234, Republicans 96–79. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
105
No
312
Did not vote
22
Date
May 4, 1988

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 79 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 234 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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