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Senate roll call 716 · 100th Congress · Aug 5, 1988

To table the wallop, wy amendment to HR 4781, fiscal 1989 defense appropriations, to provide an additional $500 million in funding for the strategic defense ini

On Aug 5, 1988, the Senate voted 50–44 (HR 4781). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–5, Republicans 5–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
50
No
44
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 5, 1988

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 39 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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