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Senate roll call 345 · 100th Congress · Oct 21, 1987

To amend in the nature of a substitute SJ RES 194, the war powers compliance resolution, to require a presidential report on U.S. Military activity in the persi

On Oct 21, 1987, the Senate voted 47–51. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–17, Republicans 12–34. 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
47
No
51
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 21, 1987

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 34 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 17 no · 3 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 in the nature of a substitute SJ…: Senate Vote, Oct 21, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-345/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-sj (accessed 2026-10-17).