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Senate roll call 560 · 100th Congress · May 16, 1988

To table the johnston, la and breaux, la amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to allow open competition among all bidders based on technical

On May 16, 1988, the Senate voted 63–24 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–18, Republicans 31–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
63
No
24
Did not vote
13
Date
May 16, 1988

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 18 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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