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Senate roll call 98 · 100th Congress · May 7, 1987

To waive prohibitions of the congressional budget act of 1974 with respect to consideration of HR 1827, the fiscal 1987 supplemental appropriations.

On May 7, 1987, the Senate voted 51–48 (HR 1827). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–11, Republicans 9–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
51
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
May 7, 1987

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 37 no
  • Democrats42 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1827: A bill making supplementary appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1987, 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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