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House roll call 715 · 100th Congress · Jul 14, 1988

To begin consideration of H RES 497, to disapprove acts by the government of nicaragua.

On Jul 14, 1988, the House voted 368–40 (HRES 497). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–40, Republicans 167–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
368
No
40
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 14, 1988

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 40 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 begin consideration of H RES 497, to…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-715/to-begin-consideration-of-h-res-497-to-disapprove (accessed 2026-10-17).

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