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House roll call 502 · 100th Congress · Mar 2, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass S 1447, alabama metropolitan statistical area, a bill to consolidate morgan and lawrence counties in alabama into a single metropo

On Mar 2, 1988, the House voted 284–122 (S 1447). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–0, Republicans 46–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
284
No
122
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 122 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1447: A bill to designate Morgan and Lawrence Counties in Alabama as a single metropolitan statical area.

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 S 1447…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-502/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1447-alabama (accessed 2026-10-17).

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