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Senate roll call 437 · 100th Congress · Feb 4, 1988

To begin consideration of SJ RES 243, contra aid, a resolution to provide $36.25 million in aid to the contras.

On Feb 4, 1988, the Senate voted 54–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–39, Republicans 41–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
54
No
43
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 4, 1988

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 5 no
  • Democrats13 yes · 39 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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