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House roll call 89 · 100th Congress · May 7, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to delete authorization for one aircraft carrier.

On May 7, 1987, the House voted 145–267 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–132, Republicans 36–138. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 148 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
145
No
267
Did not vote
23
Date
May 7, 1987

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 138 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 132 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 68 more.

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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