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Senate roll call 263 · 100th Congress · Sep 23, 1987

To table the weicker, CT amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would authorize $200 million for medical research under the auspic

On Sep 23, 1987, the Senate voted 64–34 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–26, Republicans 38–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
64
No
34
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 8 no
  • Democrats26 yes · 26 no · 3 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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