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House roll call 237 · 100th Congress · Jul 8, 1987

To amend HR 2342, coast guard authorization, to delay registration of any kuwaiti ships for 90 days.

On Jul 8, 1987, the House voted 222–184 (HR 2342). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–38, Republicans 22–147. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
222
No
184
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 8, 1987

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 147 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 38 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2342: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1988, 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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