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House roll call 612 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To approve the house journal of wednesday, may 11.

On May 11, 1988, the House voted 274–127. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 229–7, Republicans 45–120. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
274
No
127
Did not vote
40
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 120 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 7 no · 26 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve the house journal of wednesday…: House Vote, May 11, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-612/to-approve-the-house-journal-of-wednesday-may-11 (accessed 2026-10-17).