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Senate roll call 555 · 100th Congress · May 13, 1988

To table the kennedy, ma amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization bill, to retain the current number of aircraft carriers.

On May 13, 1988, the Senate voted 56–37 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–34, Republicans 40–3. 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
56
No
37
Did not vote
8
Date
May 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 34 no · 5 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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