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Senate roll call 118 · 100th Congress · May 21, 1987

To table the pressler, SD amendment to HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, which would require that financial assistance be denied to countrie

On May 21, 1987, the Senate voted 35–58 (HR 1827). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–20, Republicans 6–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
35
No
58
Did not vote
7
Date
May 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 20 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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