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House roll call 797 · 100th Congress · Sep 15, 1988

To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to remove the provisions that would set up a seven-day waiting period for handgun purchases and direct the justice departme

On Sep 15, 1988, the House voted 228–182 (HR 5210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–142, Republicans 127–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 150 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
228
No
182
Did not vote
22
Date
Sep 15, 1988

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 45 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 142 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 70 more.

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to…: House Vote, Sep 15, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-797/to-amend-hr-5210-omnibus-drug-bill-to-remove (accessed 2026-10-17).