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House roll call 83 · 100th Congress · May 6, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to prohibit the use of 1988 funds for weapons which violate SALT II unless the President can verify that the soviet uni

On May 6, 1987, the House voted 245–181 (HR 1748). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–28, Republicans 22–154. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
245
No
181
Did not vote
13
Date
May 6, 1987

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 154 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 28 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1748: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 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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