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Senate roll call 364 · 100th Congress · Nov 3, 1987

To table the armstrong r,co amendment to S 1293, the independent counsel law, which would expand the independent counsel law to authorize investigations of wron

On Nov 3, 1987, the Senate voted 49–46 (S 1293). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–12, Republicans 10–35. 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
49
No
46
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 3, 1987

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 35 no · 1 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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