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House roll call 710 · 100th Congress · Jul 13, 1988

To pass S 2527, plant closings, to require larger employers to give notice of 60 days prior to plant closings or mass layoffs.

On Jul 13, 1988, the House voted 286–136 (S 2527). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–16, Republicans 54–120. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
286
No
136
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 120 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 16 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2527: A bill to require advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs, 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 pass S 2527, plant closings, to require…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-710/to-pass-s-2527-plant-closings-to-require-larger (accessed 2026-10-17).

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