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Senate roll call 176 · 100th Congress · Jul 1, 1987

To table the melcher, MT amendment to S 1420, the omnibus trade bill, which would require the secretary of labor to establish a consumer price index to gauge TH

On Jul 1, 1987, the Senate voted 50–42 (S 1420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–25, Republicans 26–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
50
No
42
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 1, 1987

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 25 no · 6 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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