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Senate roll call 223 · 100th Congress · Jul 31, 1987

To amend HJ RES 324, the temporary debt-limit increase, to prevent pay increases for members of Congress and other federal employees without congressional appro

On Jul 31, 1987, the Senate voted 84–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–3, Republicans 42–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
84
No
4
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 31, 1987

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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