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Senate roll call 290 · 100th Congress · Sep 30, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to HR 2713, the fiscal 1988 district of columbia appropriation, which would curtail funding unless a local law prohibiting insu

On Sep 30, 1987, the Senate voted 44–55 (HR 2713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–19, Republicans 10–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
44
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 30, 1987

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 36 no
  • Democrats34 yes · 19 no · 2 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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