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House roll call 3 · 100th Congress · Jan 6, 1987

To motion to commit H RES 5, rules of the house, to a select committee appointed by the speaker with instructions to add an amendment prohibiting a raise in the

On Jan 6, 1987, the House voted 175–240 (HRES 5). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–240, Republicans 173–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
175
No
240
Did not vote
26
Date
Jan 6, 1987

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 240 no · 20 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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