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Senate roll call 252 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To table the stevens, ak amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would remove a provision requiring presidential confirmation of po

On Sep 17, 1987, the Senate voted 29–66 (S 1174). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–24, Republicans 3–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
29
No
66
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 24 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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