To adopt S 328, the prompt payment act, a bill to institute interest penalties on late payments to federal contractors and subcontractors.

On Oct 9, 1987, the Senate voted 86–0 (S 328). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 42–0. 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: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Oct 9, 1987

By party

Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 328: A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 31, United States Code, to require the Federal Government to pay interest on overdue payments, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt S 328, the prompt payment act, a…: Senate Vote, Oct 9, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-318/to-adopt-s-328-the-prompt-payment-act-a (accessed 2026-10-17).