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Senate roll call 727 · 100th Congress · Aug 11, 1988

To table the mccain, az amendment to the johnston amendment to HR 4781, fiscal 1989 defense appropriations, to remove limits on the number of overseas military

On Aug 11, 1988, the Senate voted 36–59 (HR 4781). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–20, Republicans 3–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
36
No
59
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 39 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4781: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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