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House roll call 477 · 100th Congress · Dec 20, 1987

To motion to order the previous question on the rule H RES 340 to provide for house floor consideration of H J RES 431, fiscal 1988 continuing appropriations.

On Dec 20, 1987, the House voted 268–115 (HJRES 431). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–7, Republicans 49–108. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
268
No
115
Did not vote
58
Date
Dec 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 108 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 7 no · 36 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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