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Senate roll call 234 · 100th Congress · Sep 9, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on confirming melissa foelsch wells, of new york, to be ambassador to the people's republic of mozambique. Motion ad

On Sep 9, 1987, the Senate voted 65–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 14–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
24
Did not vote
12
Date
Sep 9, 1987

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 3 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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