To amend HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations, to provide funds for the meals on wheels program.

On May 29, 1987, the Senate voted 70–5 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–2, Republicans 34–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 70
No: 5
Did not vote: 23
Date: May 29, 1987

By party

Republicans34 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Democrats39 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alan John Dixon D-IL voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey 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 29, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-139/to-amend-hr-1827-the-fiscal-1987-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).