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House roll call 778 · 100th Congress · Sep 8, 1988

To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to prevent convicted drug users from receiving certain federal benefits exempt would be retirement, welfare, health, disabi

On Sep 8, 1988, the House voted 335–67 (HR 5210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–67, Republicans 167–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 68 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
335
No
67
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 8, 1988

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats170 yes · 67 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5210: A bill to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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