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House roll call 866 · 100th Congress · Oct 4, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass HR 5164, mariel cuban detention review, to provide the right to a hearing for detained cubans who entered the U.S. Between april a

On Oct 4, 1988, the House voted 144–271 (HR 5164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 137–110, Republicans 8–162. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 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
144
No
271
Did not vote
24
Date
Oct 4, 1988

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 162 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 110 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 38 more.

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 suspend the rules and pass HR 5164…: House Vote, Oct 4, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-866/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-5164-mariel (accessed 2026-10-17).