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Senate roll call 548 · 100th Congress · May 11, 1988

To reconsider the vote no. 125 by which the motion to table the johnston, la amendment was agreed to. The johnston amendment would authorize NASA to receive a

On May 11, 1988, the Senate voted 48–50. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–11, Republicans 6–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
48
No
50
Did not vote
3
Date
May 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 39 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 11 no · 2 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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