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House roll call 539 · 100th Congress · Apr 13, 1988

To amend S 858, abandoned shipwreck act, to guarantee access to shipwrecks for drug-enforcement officials.

On Apr 13, 1988, the House voted 183–221 (S 858). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–203, Republicans 150–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
183
No
221
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 203 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 858: A bill to establish the title of States in certain abandoned shipwrecks, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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