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Senate roll call 257 · 100th Congress · Sep 18, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would authorize the air force to replace aging minuteman II missiles

On Sep 18, 1987, the Senate voted 51–33 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–3, Republicans 11–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

51

No

33

Did not vote

13

Date

Sep 18, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.