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House roll call 584 · 100th Congress · May 4, 1988

To amend HR 4264, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to eliminate the strategic defense initiative program and to establish a strategic technology research offi

On May 4, 1988, the House voted 118–299 (HR 4264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 116–130, Republicans 4–172. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 120 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
118
No
299
Did not vote
19
Date
May 4, 1988

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 172 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 130 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 40 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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