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Senate roll call 114 · 100th Congress · May 19, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on the byrd, WV motion to proceed to consider S 1147, the fiscal 1988 defense authorizations. Motion rejected, three

On May 19, 1987, the Senate voted 58–41 (S 1147). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 5–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
58
No
41
Did not vote
2
Date
May 19, 1987

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 41 no
  • Democrats53 yes · 0 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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