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House roll call 764 · 100th Congress · Aug 11, 1988

To amend in the nature of a substitute, HR 1580, south africa sanctions, to remove proposed sanctions and exempt products made by businesses owned by blacks and

On Aug 11, 1988, the House voted 125–259 (HR 1580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–233, Republicans 126–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
125
No
259
Did not vote
47
Date
Aug 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 31 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 233 no · 25 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 amend in the nature of a substitute, HR…: House Vote, Aug 11, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-764/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).

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