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Senate roll call 51 · 100th Congress · Apr 1, 1987

To adopt over the President's veto HR 2, the federal-aid highway act of 1987, a bill to authorize funds for highway construction and safety programs, for mass t

On Apr 1, 1987, the Senate voted 65–35 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–2, Republicans 13–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
65
No
35
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 1, 1987

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 33 no
  • Democrats52 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2: A bill to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transportation programs, to expand and improve the relocation assistance program, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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