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Senate roll call 122 · 100th Congress · May 21, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, which would prevent any public health emergency funds from being used

On May 21, 1987, the Senate voted 63–32 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–9, Republicans 23–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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
63
No
32
Did not vote
6
Date
May 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 23 no
  • Democrats40 yes · 9 no · 6 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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