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Senate roll call 151 · 100th Congress · Jun 17, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on S 2, the Senate campaign bill. Motion rejected, three-fifths of those senators duly chosen and sworn not having v

On Jun 17, 1987, the Senate voted 51–47 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 2–44. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
51
No
47
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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