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Senate roll call 217 · 100th Congress · Jul 31, 1987

To amend the gramm, TX amendment to HJ RES 324, the temporary debt limit increase, to establish a ceiling of $140 billion for the federal deficit for fiscal yea

On Jul 31, 1987, the Senate voted 41–52. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–8, Republicans 0–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

41

No

52

Did not vote

7

Date

Jul 31, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.