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House roll call 705 · 100th Congress · Jul 12, 1988

To amend H RES 489, the rule to allow floor consideration of HR 4481, military base closings, to begin.

On Jul 12, 1988, the House voted 374–39 (HR 4481). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–32, Republicans 162–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
374
No
39
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 12, 1988

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 32 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 H RES 489, the rule to allow floor…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-705/to-amend-h-res-489-the-rule-to-allow (accessed 2026-10-17).