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Senate roll call 655 · 100th Congress · Jul 8, 1988

To reconsider the vote to uphold the ruling of the chair that the armstrong, co amendment to HR 4776, fiscal 1989 district of columbia appropriations, was in or

On Jul 8, 1988, the Senate voted 42–41 (HR 4776). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–7, Republicans 4–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
42
No
41
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 8, 1988

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 34 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4776: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and for other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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