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House roll call 766 · 100th Congress · Aug 11, 1988

To pass HR 1580, south africa sanctions, to prevent almost all U.S. Trade and certain other activities with south africa.

On Aug 11, 1988, the House voted 244–132 (HR 1580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–11, Republicans 25–132. 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
244
No
132
Did not vote
42
Date
Aug 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 132 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 11 no · 20 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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