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House roll call 816 · 100th Congress · Sep 23, 1988

To adopt H RES 540, the rule to allow for agreement with the Senate amendment to HR 1154, textile and apparel trade act, an amendment to give a priority in text

On Sep 23, 1988, the House voted 248–150 (HR 1154). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–51, Republicans 63–105. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
248
No
150
Did not vote
32
Date
Sep 23, 1988

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 105 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 51 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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