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House roll call 349 · 100th Congress · Oct 21, 1987

To amend HR 2939, independent-counsel law, to strike provisions which prohibit the attorney general, in conducting a preliminary investigation, from determining

On Oct 21, 1987, the House voted 161–256 (HR 2939). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–238, Republicans 152–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
161
No
256
Did not vote
23
Date
Oct 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 238 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2939: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the appointment of independent counsel.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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