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House roll call 599 · 100th Congress · May 10, 1988

To suspend the rules and pass HR 3424, overseas teachers act, to institute hiring preferences for teachers in overseas elementary and secondary schools run by t

On May 10, 1988, the House voted 157–262 (HR 3424). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 148–98, Republicans 10–164. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
157
No
262
Did not vote
21
Date
May 10, 1988

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 164 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats148 yes · 98 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass HR 3424…: House Vote, May 10, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-599/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-3424-overseas (accessed 2026-10-17).

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