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House roll call 265 · 100th Congress · Jul 22, 1987

To recommit to the ways and means committee HR 2470, catastrophic health insurance, to study the effects of additional taxes imposed or additional payments req

On Jul 22, 1987, the House voted 187–244 (HR 2470). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–229, Republicans 161–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
187
No
244
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 22, 1987

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 229 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2470: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare program, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit to the ways and means committee…: House Vote, Jul 22, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-265/to-recommit-to-the-ways-and-means-committee-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).

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