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Senate roll call 276 · 100th Congress · Sep 25, 1987

To table the lautenberg, NJ amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, which would permit armed forces personnel to wear items of religious

On Sep 25, 1987, the Senate voted 42–55 (S 1174). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–40, Republicans 29–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

42

No

55

Did not vote

3

Date

Sep 25, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.