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Senate roll call 240 · 100th Congress · Sep 11, 1987

To begin consideration of S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, a bill to establish spending levels for defense during fiscal 1988 and 1989.

On Sep 11, 1987, the Senate voted 79–4 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 32–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
79
No
4
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 11, 1987

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 10 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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