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Senate roll call 36 · 100th Congress · Mar 23, 1987

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on HJ RES 175, a moratorium on United States aid for the nicaraguan contras until a full and concise accounting has b

On Mar 23, 1987, the Senate voted 46–45. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–12, Republicans 7–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
46
No
45
Did not vote
7
Date
Mar 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 12 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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