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House roll call 765 · 100th Congress · Aug 11, 1988

To recommit HR 1580, south africa sanctions, to the foreign affairs committee and to formulate a provision that delays the start of new sanctions until it is PR

On Aug 11, 1988, the House voted 137–240 (HR 1580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–223, Republicans 131–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
137
No
240
Did not vote
60
Date
Aug 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 19 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 223 no · 31 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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