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House roll call 704 · 100th Congress · Jul 12, 1988

To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 4481, military base closings, to provide that military bases recommended for base realignment and closure be closed, e

On Jul 12, 1988, the House voted 223–186 (HR 4481). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–170, Republicans 152–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
223
No
186
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 12, 1988

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats71 yes · 170 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

The bill

H.R. 4481: A bill to provide for the closing and realigning of certain military installations during a certain period.

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 in the nature of a substitute HR…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-704/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).