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Senate roll call 553 · 100th Congress · May 12, 1988

To table the simon, il amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to reduce the amount authorized for MX intercontinental ballistic missile icbm an

On May 12, 1988, the Senate voted 61–36 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 39–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

61

No

36

Did not vote

4

Date

May 12, 1988

From Voteview roll call records.