To begin consideration of HR 4781, fiscal 1989 defense appropriations, a bill to make appropriations for the defense department military programs.

On Aug 4, 1988, the Senate voted 93–0 (HR 4781). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 93
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Aug 4, 1988

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 4781: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To begin consideration of HR 4781, fiscal…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-713/to-begin-consideration-of-hr-4781-fiscal-1989-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).