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House roll call 616 · 100th Congress · May 17, 1988

To amend HR 4567, fiscal 1989 energy and water appropriations, to strike allocations of $10 million to purchase rights-of-way and begin construction of a dam in

On May 17, 1988, the House voted 161–243 (HR 4567). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–129, Republicans 51–115. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 163 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
161
No
243
Did not vote
34
Date
May 17, 1988

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 115 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 129 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 83 more.

The bill

H.R. 4567: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes.

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 amend HR 4567, fiscal 1989 energy and…: House Vote, May 17, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-616/to-amend-hr-4567-fiscal-1989-energy-and-water (accessed 2026-10-17).