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Senate roll call 344 · 100th Congress · Oct 21, 1987

To amend SJ RES 194, the war powers compliance resolution, to lower the presidential reporting deadline from 60 to 30 days after the enactment of the resolution

On Oct 21, 1987, the Senate voted 59–38. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–5, Republicans 12–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
59
No
38
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 5 no · 3 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 amend SJ RES 194, the war powers…: Senate Vote, Oct 21, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-344/to-amend-sj-res-194-the-war-powers-compliance (accessed 2026-10-17).

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