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Senate roll call 340 · 100th Congress · Oct 20, 1987

To amend the helms, NC amendment to SJ RES 194, the war powers compliance resolution, to declare that the resolution is not inconsistent with U.S. Interests in

On Oct 20, 1987, the Senate voted 93–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
93
No
2
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 5 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 amend the helms, NC amendment to SJ RES…: Senate Vote, Oct 20, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-340/to-amend-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-sj-res (accessed 2026-10-17).