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House roll call 414 · 100th Congress · Nov 17, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass HR 3400, federal employees' political activities, a bill to restore federal civilian employees their right to participate in polit

On Nov 17, 1987, the House voted 305–112 (HR 3400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–3, Republicans 63–111. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
305
No
112
Did not vote
18
Date
Nov 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 111 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 3 no · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass HR 3400…: House Vote, Nov 17, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-414/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-3400-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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