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Senate roll call 89 · 100th Congress · May 6, 1987

To amend in a perfecting nature the chiles amendment to HC res 93, the congressional budget resolution, to decrease appropriations for multilateral organization

On May 6, 1987, the Senate voted 60–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–6, Republicans 12–33. 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
60
No
39
Did not vote
2
Date
May 6, 1987

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 6 no · 1 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 amend in a perfecting nature the chiles…: Senate Vote, May 6, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-89/to-amend-in-a-perfecting-nature-the-chiles-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).