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Senate roll call 365 · 100th Congress · Nov 3, 1987

To pass HR 2939, the independent counsel law, a bill to extend the appointment of independent prosecutors to investigate wrongdoing by top executive branch offi

On Nov 3, 1987, the Senate voted 85–10 (HR 2939). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 34–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
85
No
10
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 3, 1987

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2939: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the appointment of independent counsel.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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