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House roll call 377 · 100th Congress · Nov 2, 1987

To motion to direct the sergeant-at-arms to arrest absent members.

On Nov 2, 1987, the House voted 65–130. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 67–38, Democrats 0–95. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
65
No
130
Did not vote
241
Date
Nov 2, 1987

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 38 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 95 no · 167 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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