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House roll call 355 · 100th Congress · Oct 22, 1987

To adopt the rule H RES 282 to provide for house floor consideration of S 640, water and power authorization, a bill authorizing federal water resource developm

On Oct 22, 1987, the House voted 263–140 (S 640). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 229–8, Republicans 35–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
263
No
140
Did not vote
35
Date
Oct 22, 1987

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 134 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 8 no · 25 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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