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House roll call 850 · 100th Congress · Sep 30, 1988

To come to agreement with the Senate amendment to HR 4637, fiscal 1989 foreign aid appropriations, to require that before U.S. Assistance is given to china's mi

On Sep 30, 1988, the House voted 23–234 (HR 4637). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–137, Republicans 19–99. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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
23
No
234
Did not vote
182
Date
Sep 30, 1988

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 99 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 137 no · 121 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4637: A bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related 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 come to agreement with the Senate…: House Vote, Sep 30, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-850/to-come-to-agreement-with-the-senate-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).