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House roll call 576 · 100th Congress · May 2, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to express the sense of Congress that real growth in defense spending should be funded on a "pay-as-you-go"

On May 2, 1988, the House voted 165–220 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 165–66, Republicans 6–159. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
165
No
220
Did not vote
45
Date
May 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 159 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats165 yes · 66 no · 31 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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