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Senate roll call 235 · 100th Congress · Sep 9, 1987

To sustain the ruling that the helms, NC amendment to the executive journal was not in order. The amendment would have called on the secretary of state to meet

On Sep 9, 1987, the Senate voted 59–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 9–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
59
No
28
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 9, 1987

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 0 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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