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Senate roll call 135 · 100th Congress · May 28, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, which would provide $5 million for the insertion of minuteman III icbm

On May 28, 1987, the Senate voted 57–32 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–3, Republicans 12–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
32
Did not vote
12
Date
May 28, 1987

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 3 no · 7 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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