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Senate roll call 154 · 100th Congress · Jun 23, 1987

To refer the presidential veto message on S 742, the fairness in broadcasting act, to the committee on commerce, science, and transportation.

On Jun 23, 1987, the Senate voted 53–45 (S 742). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 3–42. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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

53

No

45

Did not vote

3

Date

Jun 23, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.