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House roll call 828 · 100th Congress · Sep 27, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass HR 5337, sanctions against iraq, to apply sanctions against iraq because of its alleged use of chemical weapons against its kurdis

On Sep 27, 1988, the House voted 388–16 (HR 5337). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–8, Republicans 156–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
388
No
16
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 27, 1988

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 8 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 8 no · 21 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 suspend the rules and pass HR 5337…: House Vote, Sep 27, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-828/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-5337-sanctions (accessed 2026-10-17).