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Senate roll call 72 · 100th Congress · Apr 9, 1987

To amend HR 558, the urgent relief for the homeless act, to express the sense of the Senate that the secretary of state should not meet with the soviet foreign

On Apr 9, 1987, the Senate voted 70–30 (HR 558). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–20, Republicans 36–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
70
No
30
Did not vote
1
Date
Apr 9, 1987

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 10 no
  • Democrats34 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 558: A bill to provide urgently needed assistance to protect and improve the lives and safety of the homeless, with special emphasis on families and children.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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