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House roll call 399 · 100th Congress · Nov 9, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass S 247, kern river designation, a bill to designate the kern river as a national wild and scenic river. Motion passed; two-thirds o

On Nov 9, 1987, the House voted 363–26 (S 247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–0, Republicans 141–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
363
No
26
Did not vote
50
Date
Nov 9, 1987

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 26 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 247: A bill to designate the Kern River as a national wild and scenic river.

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 suspend the rules and pass S 247, kern…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-399/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-247-kern (accessed 2026-10-17).

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