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House roll call 217 · 100th Congress · Jun 29, 1987

To pass HR 2714, legislative appropriations for fiscal 1988, a bill to delete funds appropriated for the hiring of six elevator operators for house office build

On Jun 29, 1987, the House voted 141–235 (HR 2714). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–195, Republicans 121–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
141
No
235
Did not vote
60
Date
Jun 29, 1987

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 42 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 195 no · 44 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 2714, legislative appropriations…: House Vote, Jun 29, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-217/to-pass-hr-2714-legislative-appropriations-for-fiscal-1988 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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