To adopt S RES 23, a resolution to establish a select committee of the Senate that would investigate the actions of the national security council and other U.S.

On Jan 6, 1987, the Senate voted 88–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–1, Republicans 38–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 88
No: 4
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jan 6, 1987

By party

Republicans38 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Jacob Chic Hecht R-NV voted no
Ernest Frederick (Fritz) Hollings D-SC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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