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Senate roll call 168 · 100th Congress · Jun 27, 1987

To amend S 1420, the omnibus trade bill, to require that Congress prepare an amendment to the constitution requiring a balanced federal budget no later than oct

On Jun 27, 1987, the Senate voted 59–11 (S 1420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–11, Republicans 31–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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

59

No

11

Did not vote

31

Date

Jun 27, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.