To adopt HR 1085, the new GI bill continuation act, a bill to amend title 38 of the United States code, to make higher education benefits established by chapter

On May 8, 1987, the Senate voted 89–0 (HR 1085). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 42–0. 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: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: May 8, 1987

By party

Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 1085: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the New GI Bill educational assistance programs established by chapter 30 of such title, 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 adopt HR 1085, the new GI bill…: Senate Vote, May 8, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-99/to-adopt-hr-1085-the-new-gi-bill-continuation (accessed 2026-10-17).