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Senate roll call 211 · 100th Congress · Jul 23, 1987

To amend HJ RES 324, the public debt limit, to change the maximum federal deficit allowable, institute an automatic procedure for spending cuts, and alter other

On Jul 23, 1987, the Senate voted 25–71. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–25, Republicans 0–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

25

No

71

Did not vote

5

Date

Jul 23, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.