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House roll call 608 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to authorize the defense secretary to report a plan for the deployment of protection systems against accide

On May 11, 1988, the House voted 167–249 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–216, Republicans 140–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
167
No
249
Did not vote
23
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 34 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 216 no · 18 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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