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Senate roll call 259 · 100th Congress · Sep 22, 1987

To table the johnston, la amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would reduce the authorization for the strategic defense initiati

On Sep 22, 1987, the Senate voted 50–50 (S 1174). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–41, Republicans 37–9. 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

50

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 22, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.