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House roll call 762 · 100th Congress · Aug 11, 1988

To amend HR 1580, south africa sanctions, to leave to the President's discretion the application of sanctions against south africa if similar penalties aren't i

On Aug 11, 1988, the House voted 155–236 (HR 1580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–217, Republicans 140–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
155
No
236
Did not vote
44
Date
Aug 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 217 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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