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House roll call 592 · 100th Congress · May 5, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to decrease funding for air force research and development programs and to bar the use of air force funds f

On May 5, 1988, the House voted 143–265 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 134–106, Republicans 12–161. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 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
143
No
265
Did not vote
28
Date
May 5, 1988

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 161 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats134 yes · 106 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 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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