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Senate roll call 254 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would authorize military aid for the nicaraguan contras unless the s

On Sep 17, 1987, the Senate voted 61–31 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 15–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

61

No

31

Did not vote

9

Date

Sep 17, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.