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House roll call 178 · 100th Congress · Jun 17, 1987

To amend HR 281, construction labor law, to require an employer to bargain with a union when a pre-hire agreement applies only if it is certified that the union

On Jun 17, 1987, the House voted 177–249 (HR 281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–220, Republicans 144–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
177
No
249
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 220 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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