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House roll call 137 · 100th Congress · May 21, 1987

To pass HR 5, school aid, a bill to reauthorize appropriations for elementary, secondary, and adult education programs.

On May 21, 1987, the House voted 401–1 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–0, Republicans 167–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
401
No
1
Did not vote
38
Date
May 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5: A bill to improve elementary and secondary education, 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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