To amend HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, to express the sense of the Senate that none of the funding for this act would provide severance

On May 28, 1987, the Senate voted 90–3 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 41–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 90
No: 3
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 28, 1987

By party

Republicans41 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 1827, the fiscal 1987…: Senate Vote, May 28, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-133/to-amend-hr-1827-the-fiscal-1987-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).