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House roll call 408 · 100th Congress · Nov 10, 1987

To pass HR 435, uniform poll closing time, a bill to establish a single poll closing time in the continental U.S. For presidential general elections.

On Nov 10, 1987, the House voted 208–189 (HR 435). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–45, Republicans 26–146. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
208
No
189
Did not vote
39
Date
Nov 10, 1987

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 146 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 45 no · 32 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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