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House roll call 241 · 100th Congress · Jul 9, 1987

To pass HR 2782, national aeronautics and space administration authorization, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal 1988 to NASA to conduct space explor

On Jul 9, 1987, the House voted 372–34 (HR 2782). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 229–11, Republicans 144–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
372
No
34
Did not vote
34
Date
Jul 9, 1987

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 23 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2782: A bill to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development; space flight, control and data communications; construction of facilities; and research and program management; 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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