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Senate roll call 549 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To table the bumpers, ar SALT II limits, amendment to S 2355, to prevent use of intercontinental ballistic missiles bearing multiple warheads, mirved ballistic

On May 11, 1988, the Senate voted 51–45 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–40, Republicans 39–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
51
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 40 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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