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House roll call 694 · 100th Congress · Jun 29, 1988

To amend HR 1158, fair housing enforcement, to state that no parts of the bill require, permit, or authorize the preferential provision of housing based on race

On Jun 29, 1988, the House voted 139–265 (HR 1158). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–228, Republicans 127–40. 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
139
No
265
Did not vote
34
Date
Jun 29, 1988

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 40 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 228 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1158: A bill to amend title VIII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968, to revise the procedures for the enforcement of fair housing, 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 1158, fair housing enforcement…: House Vote, Jun 29, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-694/to-amend-hr-1158-fair-housing-enforcement-to-state (accessed 2026-10-17).