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Senate roll call 352 · 100th Congress · Oct 27, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1127, the catastrophic health insurance act, which would express the sense of the Senate that federal tax rates should not

On Oct 27, 1987, the Senate voted 65–32 (S 1127). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–3, Republicans 17–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
65
No
32
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 27, 1987

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 29 no
  • Democrats48 yes · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1127…: Senate Vote, Oct 27, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-352/to-table-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-s-1127 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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