To pass S 1539, the railroad safety bill, a bill to allocate $40.6 million in fiscal 1988 and $41.9 million in fiscal 1989 for federal railroad safety programs.

On Nov 5, 1987, the Senate voted 93–0 (S 1539). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 44–0. 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: 93
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Nov 5, 1987

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 2 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. 1539: A bill to amend the Federal Railroad Safety Act 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 pass S 1539, the railroad safety bill, a…: Senate Vote, Nov 5, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-370/to-pass-s-1539-the-railroad-safety-bill-a (accessed 2026-10-17).