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House roll call 626 · 100th Congress · May 19, 1988

To amend HR 4587, fiscal 1989 legislative branch appropriations, to reduce the allocated increase for the offices of house majority and minority leaders from 16

On May 19, 1988, the House voted 175–225 (HR 4587). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–209, Republicans 150–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
175
No
225
Did not vote
37
Date
May 19, 1988

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 18 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 209 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4587: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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 4587, fiscal 1989 legislative…: House Vote, May 19, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-626/to-amend-hr-4587-fiscal-1989-legislative-branch-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).

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