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House roll call 851 · 100th Congress · Oct 3, 1988

To pass HR 2642, colorado ute indian water rights, to sanction and initiate colorado ute indian reserved water rights claims in colorado.

On Oct 3, 1988, the House voted 249–146 (HR 2642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 166–70, Republicans 86–77. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 147 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
249
No
146
Did not vote
42
Date
Oct 3, 1988

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 77 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats166 yes · 70 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 67 more.

The bill

H.R. 2642: A bill to facilitate and implement the settlement of Colorado Ute Indian reserved water rights claims in southwest Colorado, 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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