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Senate roll call 80 · 100th Congress · Apr 23, 1987

To adopt S 778, the star schools program, a bill to authorize a star schools program whereby grants would be made to educational telecommunications partnerships

On Apr 23, 1987, the Senate voted 77–16 (S 778). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 26–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
77
No
16
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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