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House roll call 729 · 100th Congress · Jul 28, 1988

To amend HR 5015, drought assistance, to allow for a three month price-support increase for dairy farmers instead of the original roberts amendment which would

On Jul 28, 1988, the House voted 217–181 (HR 5015). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–130, Republicans 112–55. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 163 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
217
No
181
Did not vote
36
Date
Jul 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 55 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 130 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 83 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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