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Senate roll call 14 · 100th Congress · Feb 3, 1987

To amend S 387, the federal-aid highway act of 1987, to allow the states to raise the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways from 55 to 65 miles per h

On Feb 3, 1987, the Senate voted 65–33 (S 387). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–20, Republicans 30–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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

65

No

33

Did not vote

3

Date

Feb 3, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.