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House roll call 591 · 100th Congress · May 5, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to decrease funding for air force research and development programs by $500 million and to bar the use of a

On May 5, 1988, the House voted 100–309 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–223, Republicans 87–88. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 102 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
100
No
309
Did not vote
28
Date
May 5, 1988

By party

  • Republicans87 yes · 88 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 223 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 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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