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House roll call 712 · 100th Congress · Jul 13, 1988

To pass HR 4848, omnibus trade bill, to change regulations for unfair foreign trade and business practices to improve the competitiveness of american industry.

On Jul 13, 1988, the House voted 376–45 (HR 4848). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–4, Republicans 133–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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
376
No
45
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 41 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4848: A bill to enhance the competitiveness of American industry, 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 pass HR 4848, omnibus trade bill, to…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-712/to-pass-hr-4848-omnibus-trade-bill-to-change (accessed 2026-10-17).