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House roll call 555 · 100th Congress · Apr 27, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to bar funding for activities not permitted by the 1972 ABM treaty, including the strategic defense initiat

On Apr 27, 1988, the House voted 252–159 (HR 4264). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–18, Republicans 28–143. 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
252
No
159
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 27, 1988

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 143 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 18 no · 16 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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