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House roll call 839 · 100th Congress · Sep 29, 1988

To adopt the conference report on HR 4784, fiscal 1989 agriculture appropriations, to allocate approximately $46.6 billion for the agriculture department and re

On Sep 29, 1988, the House voted 353–35 (HR 4784). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–8, Republicans 130–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
353
No
35
Did not vote
49
Date
Sep 29, 1988

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 28 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 8 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4784: A bill making appropriations for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes.

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 adopt the conference report on HR 4784…: House Vote, Sep 29, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-839/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-hr-4784-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).