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House roll call 718 · 100th Congress · Jul 26, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass HR 4741, veterans payments, to increase compensation for veterans and dependents because of service-related impairments or death.

On Jul 26, 1988, the House voted 395–0 (HR 4741). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–0, Republicans 160–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
395
No
0
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 26, 1988

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass HR 4741…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-718/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-4741-veterans (accessed 2026-10-17).