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Senate roll call 79 · 100th Congress · Apr 23, 1987

To waive the chiles, FL point of order that the boschwitz amendment to HR 1157, the wheat acreage diversion program and disaster assistance, is in violation of

On Apr 23, 1987, the Senate voted 33–63 (HR 1157). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–38, Republicans 18–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
33
No
63
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1157: A bill to provide for an acreage diversion pilot program applicable to the wheat program for the 1987 and 1988 crops.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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