To pass HR 1451, the older americans act, a bill to reauthorize funds for five years for senior citizen programs of a social and nutritional nature.

On Aug 6, 1987, the Senate voted 98–0 (HR 1451). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Aug 6, 1987

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1451: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 1451, the older americans act, a…: Senate Vote, Aug 6, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-229/to-pass-hr-1451-the-older-americans-act-a (accessed 2026-10-17).