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Senate roll call 277 · 100th Congress · Sep 25, 1987

To amend S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, to permit armed forces personnel to wear items of religious apparel while in uniform.

On Sep 25, 1987, the Senate voted 55–42 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–13, Republicans 16–29. 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
55
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Sep 25, 1987

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 13 no · 2 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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