To pass HR 5, the elementary and secondary education reauthorization, a bill to provide funding through fiscal 1993 for various elementary, secondary, and adult

On Dec 1, 1987, the Senate voted 97–1 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 45–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 97
No: 1
Did not vote: 3
Date: Dec 1, 1987

By party

Republicans45 yes · 1 no
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no

The bill

H.R. 5: A bill to improve elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jesse Helms R-NC

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 5, the elementary and secondary…: Senate Vote, Dec 1, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-390/to-pass-hr-5-the-elementary-and-secondary-education (accessed 2026-10-17).