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Senate roll call 557 · 100th Congress · May 13, 1988

To table the levin, mi amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to transfer the authorized for the strategic defense initiative sdi, to certain c

On May 13, 1988, the Senate voted 51–43 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–38, Republicans 38–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
51
No
43
Did not vote
7
Date
May 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 38 no · 4 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 table the levin, mi amendment to S 2355…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-557/to-table-the-levin-mi-amendment-to-s-2355 (accessed 2026-10-17).