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House roll call 247 · 100th Congress · Jul 13, 1987

To amend HR 2890, transportation appropriations, to reduce appropriations to AMTRAK to the current level of funding.

On Jul 13, 1987, the House voted 171–221 (HR 2890). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–179, Republicans 122–44. 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
171
No
221
Did not vote
45
Date
Jul 13, 1987

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 44 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 179 no · 32 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 2890, transportation…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-247/to-amend-hr-2890-transportation-appropriations-to-reduce-appropriation (accessed 2026-10-17).

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