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House roll call 158 · 100th Congress · Jun 3, 1987

To pass HR 1934, fairness in broadcasting, a bill to require the fairness doctrine in broad-casting which requires broadcasters to air all sides of controversia

On Jun 3, 1987, the House voted 302–102 (HR 1934). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–16, Republicans 79–87. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
302
No
102
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 3, 1987

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 87 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 16 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 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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