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Senate roll call 253 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To amend the helms, NC amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, to reaffirm the monroe doctrine as the basis for U.S. Foreign policy towar

On Sep 17, 1987, the Senate voted 90–2 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
90
No
2
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 2 no · 7 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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