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House roll call 640 · 100th Congress · May 26, 1988

To amend HR 4387, fiscal 1989 intelligence authorizations, to strike a provision prohibiting the central intelligence agency from spending any funds to assist t

On May 26, 1988, the House voted 190–214 (HR 4387). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–205, Republicans 156–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
214
Did not vote
22
Date
May 26, 1988

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 205 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4387: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1989 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, for the Intelligence Community Staff, for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, 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 4387, fiscal 1989 intelligence…: House Vote, May 26, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-640/to-amend-hr-4387-fiscal-1989-intelligence-authorizations-to (accessed 2026-10-17).