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Senate roll call 296 · 100th Congress · Oct 1, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on the byrd d, WV amendment to the weicker,CT-hatfield, or amendment to S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorizat

On Oct 1, 1987, the Senate voted 54–45 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–1, Republicans 1–44. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

54

No

45

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 1, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.