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Senate roll call 251 · 100th Congress · Sep 17, 1987

To amend S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, to allow awarding strategic defense initiative contracts to foreign governments or firms if they prov

On Sep 17, 1987, the Senate voted 61–32 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–30, Republicans 42–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

61

No

32

Did not vote

8

Date

Sep 17, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.