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House roll call 603 · 100th Congress · May 10, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass HR 4445, terrorist firearms detection, to prohibit the production or importation of firearms that do not contain at least 3.7 ounc

On May 10, 1988, the House voted 413–4 (HR 4445). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–0, Republicans 168–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
413
No
4
Did not vote
22
Date
May 10, 1988

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4445: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain firearms especially useful to terrorists.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass HR 4445…: House Vote, May 10, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-603/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-4445-terrorist (accessed 2026-10-17).