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House roll call 356 · 100th Congress · Oct 22, 1987

To pass S 640, water and power authorization, a bill authorizing federal water resource development actions under the jurisdiction of the bureau of reclaimation

On Oct 22, 1987, the House voted 220–184 (S 640). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–69, Republicans 54–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
220
No
184
Did not vote
33
Date
Oct 22, 1987

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 117 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 69 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 more.

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 pass S 640, water and power…: House Vote, Oct 22, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-356/to-pass-s-640-water-and-power-authorization-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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