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Senate roll call 124 · 100th Congress · May 21, 1987

To amend HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, to postpone the start of penalties for four months for employers who knowingly hire illegal alien

On May 21, 1987, the Senate voted 48–45 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–15, Republicans 15–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
48
No
45
Did not vote
8
Date
May 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 15 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1827: A bill making supplementary appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1987, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 1827, the fiscal 1987…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-124/to-amend-hr-1827-the-fiscal-1987-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).