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House roll call 344 · 100th Congress · Oct 20, 1987

To motion to close the public meetings on HR 1748, defense authorization, when classified material is under consideration.

On Oct 20, 1987, the House voted 406–5 (HR 1748). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–5, Republicans 172–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
406
No
5
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 5 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1748: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 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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