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Senate roll call 116 · 100th Congress · May 20, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on the byrd, WV motion to proceed to consider S 1147, the fiscal 1988 defense authorizations. Motion rejected, three

On May 20, 1987, the Senate voted 59–39 (S 1147). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 5–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

59

No

39

Did not vote

3

Date

May 20, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.