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Senate roll call 256 · 100th Congress · Sep 18, 1987

To table the hatfield, or amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would institute time restrictions on U.S. Military involvement in

On Sep 18, 1987, the Senate voted 50–41 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–35, Republicans 36–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
50
No
41
Did not vote
8
Date
Sep 18, 1987

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 35 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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