To pass HR 1158, fair housing amendments act, 1988, a bill to provide the department of housing and urban development HUD with new revised procedures for the en

On Aug 2, 1988, the Senate voted 94–3 (HR 1158). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 43–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 94
No: 3
Did not vote: 4
Date: Aug 2, 1988

By party

Republicans43 yes · 3 no
Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no

The bill

H.R. 1158: A bill to amend title VIII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968, to revise the procedures for the enforcement of fair housing, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 1158, fair housing amendments…: Senate Vote, Aug 2, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-703/to-pass-hr-1158-fair-housing-amendments-act-1988 (accessed 2026-10-17).