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Senate roll call 651 · 100th Congress · Jul 7, 1988

To pass HR 4637, foreign aid programs appropriations, a bill to provide approximately $14.3 billion for foreign aid programs during fiscal 1989.

On Jul 7, 1988, the Senate voted 76–15 (HR 4637). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–4, Republicans 31–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
76
No
15
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 7, 1988

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4637: A bill making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 4637, foreign aid programs…: Senate Vote, Jul 7, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-651/to-pass-hr-4637-foreign-aid-programs-appropriations-a (accessed 2026-10-15).

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