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Senate roll call 525 · 100th Congress · Apr 20, 1988

To pass HR 442, wartime reparations, a bill to provide monetary payments to japanese-americans interned during world war II, to apologize for their internment,

On Apr 20, 1988, the Senate voted 69–27 (HR 442). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–7, Republicans 25–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
69
No
27
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 20, 1988

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 442: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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