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House roll call 587 · 100th Congress · May 4, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to limit the funding available for phase i of the strategic defense initiative program involving current te

On May 4, 1988, the House voted 244–174 (HR 4264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–28, Republicans 27–148. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
244
No
174
Did not vote
19
Date
May 4, 1988

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 148 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 28 no · 15 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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