To amend S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, to affirm that the U.S. Need not comply with the SALT II treaty of 1979 until ratified by the Senate.

On Oct 2, 1987, the Senate voted 97–0 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Oct 2, 1987

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense…: Senate Vote, Oct 2, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-298/to-amend-s-1174-the-fiscal-1988-89-defense (accessed 2026-10-17).