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House roll call 611 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To pass HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, a bill to set military personnel and appropriation levels for the department of defense during fiscal 1989.

On May 11, 1988, the House voted 252–172 (HR 4264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–36, Republicans 39–136. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
252
No
172
Did not vote
17
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 136 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 36 no · 13 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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