To amend HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, to decrease funding for the arms export control act and increase funding for the older americans

On May 27, 1987, the Senate voted 88–7 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 38–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 88
No: 7
Did not vote: 6
Date: May 27, 1987

By party

Republicans38 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted no
William Philip (Phil) Gramm R-TX voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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 27, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-127/to-amend-hr-1827-the-fiscal-1987-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).