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House roll call 586 · 100th Congress · May 4, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to reduce the funding allotted for the strategic defense initiative program.

On May 4, 1988, the House voted 223–195 (HR 4264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–47, Republicans 26–149. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
223
No
195
Did not vote
21
Date
May 4, 1988

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 149 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats198 yes · 47 no · 17 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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