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Senate roll call 70 · 100th Congress · Apr 8, 1987

Y=30 n=70 byrd, WV to amend in a perfecting nature HR 558, the urgent relief for the homeless act, to direct the secretary of the Senate to de

On Apr 8, 1987, the Senate voted 30–70 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–38, Republicans 14–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
30
No
70
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 8, 1987

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 32 no
  • Democrats16 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 558: A bill to provide urgently needed assistance to protect and improve the lives and safety of the homeless, with special emphasis on families and children.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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