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House roll call 607 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to express the sense of Congress that phase one development of the strategic defense initiative should prio

On May 11, 1988, the House voted 239–176 (HR 4264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–26, Republicans 22–150. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
239
No
176
Did not vote
26
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 150 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 26 no · 19 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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