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Senate roll call 117 · 100th Congress · May 20, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, which would eliminate funds provided for multilateral economic develop

On May 20, 1987, the Senate voted 57–38 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–13, Republicans 21–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
57
No
38
Did not vote
5
Date
May 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 25 no
  • Democrats37 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1827: A bill making supplementary appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1987, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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