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Senate roll call 766 · 100th Congress · Sep 30, 1988

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 4781, fiscal 1989 defense appropriations, to prevent the dismantling of any poseidon submarines unless the President can

On Sep 30, 1988, the Senate voted 66–25 (HR 4781). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–3, Republicans 19–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
66
No
25
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 30, 1988

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 3 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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