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Senate roll call 541 · 100th Congress · May 9, 1988

To amend the dixon, il amendment of S 2355, department of defense authorization bill, allowing the dod and military services to purchase alcoholic beverages for

On May 9, 1988, the Senate voted 53–29 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–16, Republicans 26–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
53
No
29
Did not vote
17
Date
May 9, 1988

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 16 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the dixon, il amendment of S 2355…: Senate Vote, May 9, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-541/to-amend-the-dixon-il-amendment-of-s-2355 (accessed 2026-10-17).