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Senate roll call 248 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To table the warner, VA amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would remove restrictions prohibiting the testing of space-based or

On Sep 17, 1987, the Senate voted 58–38 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 9–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
58
No
38
Did not vote
4
Date
Sep 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 37 no
  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 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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