To amend HJ RES 395, the fiscal 1988 continuing appropriations, to separate omnibus continuing appropriations for fiscal 1988 and 1989 before presenting them to

On Dec 11, 1987, the Senate voted 44–51. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–46, Republicans 40–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 44
No: 51
Did not vote: 5
Date: Dec 11, 1987

By party

Republicans40 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats5 yes · 46 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted yes
Daniel Robert (Bob) Graham D-FL voted yes
William Thad Cochran R-MS voted no
J. James Exon D-NE voted yes
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Ernest Frederick (Fritz) Hollings D-SC voted yes

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 HJ RES 395, the fiscal 1988…: Senate Vote, Dec 11, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-411/to-amend-hj-res-395-the-fiscal-1988-continuing (accessed 2026-10-17).