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Senate roll call 551 · 100th Congress · May 12, 1988

To table the kennedy, ma and hatfield, or amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to prohibit U.S. Forces from entering honduras or nicaragua fo

On May 12, 1988, the Senate voted 60–37 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–35, Republicans 42–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
60
No
37
Did not vote
4
Date
May 12, 1988

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 35 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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