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Senate roll call 31 · 100th Congress · Mar 18, 1987

To adopt SJ RES 81, a resolution to disapprove the provision of more assistance to the nicaraguan contras as it relates to title II of the military construction

On Mar 18, 1987, the Senate voted 48–52. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–14, Republicans 8–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
48
No
52
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 18, 1987

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 38 no
  • Democrats40 yes · 14 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt SJ RES 81, a resolution to…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-31/to-adopt-sj-res-81-a-resolution-to-disapprove (accessed 2026-10-17).