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Senate roll call 412 · 100th Congress · Dec 11, 1987

To amend the stevens, ak amendment to HJ RES 395, the fiscal 1988 continuing appropriations, to withhold all humanitarian aid to the nicaraguan contras unless t

On Dec 11, 1987, the Senate voted 38–56. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–16, Republicans 6–40. 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
38
No
56
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 11, 1987

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 40 no
  • Democrats33 yes · 16 no · 6 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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