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Senate roll call 503 · 100th Congress · Mar 31, 1988

To pass HJ RES 523, central american peace assistance, a resolution to provide humanitarian assistance and support of $47.9 million for the contras, young victi

On Mar 31, 1988, the Senate voted 87–7. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–5, Republicans 44–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
87
No
7
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 31, 1988

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 2 no
  • Democrats45 yes · 5 no · 5 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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