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House roll call 838 · 100th Congress · Sep 28, 1988

To appeal the chair's ruling that the bartlett amendment to HR 387, equitable pay practices, an amendment to add the congressional staff pay structure to the up

On Sep 28, 1988, the House voted 251–150 (HR 387). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–2, Republicans 15–149. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 17 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
251
No
150
Did not vote
37
Date
Sep 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 149 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 2 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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