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House roll call 481 · 100th Congress · Dec 20, 1987

To motion to adjourn.

On Dec 20, 1987, the House voted 59–294. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–199, Republicans 55–95. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 59 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
59
No
294
Did not vote
88
Date
Dec 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 95 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 199 no · 59 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 motion to adjourn.: House Vote, Dec 20, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-481/to-motion-to-adjourn (accessed 2026-10-15).

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