To pass HR 2310, the airport and airway improvement act, a bill to reallocate approximately $15.6 billion in federal funds for airport and airway improvements.

On Oct 28, 1987, the Senate voted 96–1 (HR 2310). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 96
No: 1
Did not vote: 3
Date: Oct 28, 1987

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 2310: A bill to amend the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 for the purpose of extending the authorization of appropriations for airport and airway improvements, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 2310, the airport and airway…: Senate Vote, Oct 28, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-356/to-pass-hr-2310-the-airport-and-airway-improvement (accessed 2026-10-17).