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House roll call 113 · 100th Congress · May 13, 1987

To amend 1748, defense authorization, to delete $250 million earmarked to develop a rail based mode for the MX missile.

On May 13, 1987, the House voted 184–239. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 171–79, Republicans 14–161. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
184
No
239
Did not vote
16
Date
May 13, 1987

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 161 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 79 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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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