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House roll call 126 · 100th Congress · May 19, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to permit nuclear test explosions under one kiloton provided that the soviet union observes the same limitation and tha

On May 19, 1987, the House voted 201–220 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–206, Republicans 159–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
201
No
220
Did not vote
16
Date
May 19, 1987

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 206 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1748: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1988 and 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 amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to…: House Vote, May 19, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-126/to-amend-hr-1748-defense-authorization-to-permit-nuclear (accessed 2026-10-17).

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