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House roll call 818 · 100th Congress · Sep 23, 1988

To recommit to the energy and commerce committee HR 5142, AIDS federal policy, with instructions to add a requirement that doctors must notify the spouses of TH

On Sep 23, 1988, the House voted 105–279 (HR 5142). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–223, Republicans 100–60. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
105
No
279
Did not vote
48
Date
Sep 23, 1988

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 60 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 223 no · 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit to the energy and commerce…: House Vote, Sep 23, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-818/to-recommit-to-the-energy-and-commerce-committee-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).