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House roll call 800 · 100th Congress · Sep 16, 1988

To end discussion on H RES 520, the rule which would allow house floor review of HR 5142, AIDS federal policy.

On Sep 16, 1988, the House voted 198–182 (HR 5142). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 193–24, Republicans 5–159. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
198
No
182
Did not vote
60
Date
Sep 16, 1988

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 159 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 24 no · 45 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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