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House roll call 711 · 100th Congress · Jul 13, 1988

To recommit HR 4848, omnibus trade bill, to the ways and means committee with instructions.

On Jul 13, 1988, the House voted 183–235 (HR 4848). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–192, Republicans 129–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
183
No
235
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 192 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

H.R. 4848: A bill to enhance the competitiveness of American industry, 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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