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Senate roll call 222 · 100th Congress · Jul 31, 1987

To table the humphrey, NH amendment to HJ RES 324, the temporary debt-limit increase, which would rescind the 1987 pay raise for members of Congress and various

On Jul 31, 1987, the Senate voted 49–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–18, Republicans 21–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
49
No
40
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 31, 1987

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 23 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 18 no · 9 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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