To amend S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, to praise the U.S. Armed forces for capturing an iranian mine-laying vessel in the persian gulf.

On Sep 29, 1987, the Senate voted 96–0 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Sep 29, 1987

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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