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Senate roll call 179 · 100th Congress · Jul 8, 1987

To amend S 1420, the omnibus trade bill, to broaden the definition of unfair trade practices to include subsidies used by foreign governments to create surpluse

On Jul 8, 1987, the Senate voted 71–28 (S 1420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–18, Republicans 36–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
71
No
28
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 8, 1987

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 10 no
  • Democrats35 yes · 18 no · 2 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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