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House roll call 478 · 100th Congress · Dec 20, 1987

To adopt 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 257–126 (HJRES 431). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–13, Republicans 44–113. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
257
No
126
Did not vote
58
Date
Dec 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 113 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 13 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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