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House roll call 134 · 100th Congress · May 20, 1987

To recommit HR 1748, defense authorization, to the armed services committee with instructions to include a provision that allows nuclear tests and the suspensio

On May 20, 1987, the House voted 172–247 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–234, Republicans 158–15. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 30 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
172
No
247
Did not vote
19
Date
May 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans158 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 234 no · 13 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 recommit HR 1748, defense authorization…: House Vote, May 20, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-134/to-recommit-hr-1748-defense-authorization-to-the-armed (accessed 2026-10-15).

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