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Senate roll call 311 · 100th Congress · Oct 7, 1987

To table the chafee, ri amendment to S 1394, the fiscal 1988 state department authorization, which would grant amnesty to spouses and children of aliens eligibl

On Oct 7, 1987, the Senate voted 55–45 (S 1394). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–30, Republicans 31–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
45
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 7, 1987

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 15 no
  • Democrats24 yes · 30 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the chafee, ri amendment to S 1394…: Senate Vote, Oct 7, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-311/to-table-the-chafee-ri-amendment-to-s-1394 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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