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Senate roll call 210 · 100th Congress · Jul 23, 1987

To waive the prohibition of the 1985 balanced budget and emergency deficit control act requiring budget legislation to be reported by the budget committee, with

On Jul 23, 1987, the Senate voted 71–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–15, Republicans 36–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
71
No
25
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 10 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 15 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To waive the prohibition of the 1985…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-210/to-waive-the-prohibition-of-the-1985-balanced-budget (accessed 2026-10-17).

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