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House roll call 837 · 100th Congress · Sep 28, 1988

To amend HR 387, equitable pay practices, to add 3 more members 14 total to the commission to study the federal job system's adherence to discrimination laws an

On Sep 28, 1988, the House voted 115–284 (HR 387). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–236, Republicans 114–51. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
115
No
284
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 51 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 236 no · 22 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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