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Senate roll call 624 · 100th Congress · Jun 24, 1988

To table the melcher, MT amendment to HR 4775, fiscal 1989 treasury-postal service appropriations, to exempt senior citizens centers grossing under $50,000 annu

On Jun 24, 1988, the Senate voted 63–21 (HR 4775). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–11, Republicans 27–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
21
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 24, 1988

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4775: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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