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Senate roll call 339 · 100th Congress · Oct 20, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on the byrd, WV-warner, VA amendment to SJ RES 194, the war powers compliance resolution, which would require a presi

On Oct 20, 1987, the Senate voted 67–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 17–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
67
No
28
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 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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