To adopt S RES 255, the pow/mia negotiations resolution, to express the sense of the Senate in support of general john vessey JR.'s future negotiations with the

On Jul 28, 1987, the Senate voted 92–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 46–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 28, 1987

By party

Republicans46 yes · 0 no
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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