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House roll call 763 · 100th Congress · Aug 11, 1988

To amend HR 1580, south africa sanctions, to allow presidential discretion in regards to military and intelligence cooperation with south africa.

On Aug 11, 1988, the House voted 169–214 (HR 1580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–209, Republicans 148–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
169
No
214
Did not vote
48
Date
Aug 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 209 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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