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House roll call 617 · 100th Congress · May 17, 1988

To amend HR 4567, fiscal 1989 energy and water appropriations, to bar use of federal funds in a workplace that is not free from drug use or possession.

On May 17, 1988, the House voted 273–127 (HR 4567). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 119–118, Republicans 155–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 130 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
273
No
127
Did not vote
37
Date
May 17, 1988

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 12 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats119 yes · 118 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 more.

The bill

H.R. 4567: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 4567, fiscal 1989 energy and…: House Vote, May 17, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-617/to-amend-hr-4567-fiscal-1989-energy-and-water (accessed 2026-10-17).

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