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Senate roll call 559 · 100th Congress · May 13, 1988

To amend S 2355, 1989 defense authorization, to authorize an increased role by the department of defense in curtailing drug smuggling, with a provision to allow

On May 13, 1988, the Senate voted 83–6 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–4, Republicans 39–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
83
No
6
Did not vote
8
Date
May 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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