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Senate roll call 299 · 100th Congress · Oct 2, 1987

To amend S 1174, the fiscal 1988-89 defense authorization, to prohibit the deployment of certain strategic offensive nuclear weapons.

On Oct 2, 1987, the Senate voted 57–41 (S 1174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–5, Republicans 8–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
57
No
41
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 2, 1987

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 36 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 5 no · 1 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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