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House roll call 628 · 100th Congress · May 19, 1988

To amend HR 4587, fiscal 1989 legislative branch appropriations, to reduce the funds allocated for members' official mailing costs from $58.9 to $48.9 million.

On May 19, 1988, the House voted 190–206 (HR 4587). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–193, Republicans 153–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
190
No
206
Did not vote
45
Date
May 19, 1988

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 193 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4587: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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 4587, fiscal 1989 legislative…: House Vote, May 19, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-628/to-amend-hr-4587-fiscal-1989-legislative-branch-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).