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Senate roll call 402 · 100th Congress · Dec 10, 1987

To waive the congressional budget act with respect to the harkin, ia amendment to the byrd, WV amendment to S 1920, the fiscal 1988 budget reconciliation, which

On Dec 10, 1987, the Senate voted 47–49 (S 1920). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–29, Republicans 25–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
47
No
49
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 10, 1987

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 29 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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