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House roll call 506 · 100th Congress · Mar 2, 1988

To pass S 557, civil rights restoration act, a bill to restore the broad coverage and clarify four civil rights laws by providing that if one part of an institu

On Mar 2, 1988, the House voted 315–98 (S 557). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–4, Republicans 75–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
315
No
98
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 99 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 557: A bill to restore the broad scope of coverage and to clarify the application of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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 pass S 557, civil rights restoration act…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-506/to-pass-s-557-civil-rights-restoration-act-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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