To amend in a perfecting nature the byrd, WV-dole, KS amendment to S 1420, the omnibus trade bill, to require the identification of unfair trade patterns and TH

On Jul 10, 1987, the Senate voted 87–7 (S 1420). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 38–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 87
No: 7
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jul 10, 1987

By party

Republicans38 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
William Philip (Phil) Gramm R-TX voted no
Daniel Jackson Evans R-WA voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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