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Senate roll call 545 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To table the johnston, la to amend S 2355, national defense authorization act, to request some of the authorized funds for the strategic defense initiative be u

On May 11, 1988, the Senate voted 50–46 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–39, Republicans 38–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
50
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 39 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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