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Senate roll call 556 · 100th Congress · May 13, 1988

To table the wallop, wy amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization bill, to allocate $100 million of authorized funds for the strategic defense init

On May 13, 1988, the Senate voted 56–37 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–3, Republicans 9–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

56

No

37

Did not vote

8

Date

May 13, 1988

From Voteview roll call records.