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House roll call 85 · 100th Congress · May 6, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to strike language that would require continued compliance with the 1972 U.S.soviet treaty limiting anti-ballistic miss

On May 6, 1987, the House voted 159–262 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–228, Republicans 141–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
159
No
262
Did not vote
19
Date
May 6, 1987

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 228 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1748: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1988 and 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 amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to…: House Vote, May 6, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-85/to-amend-hr-1748-defense-authorization-to-strike-language (accessed 2026-10-17).