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Senate roll call 592 · 100th Congress · Jun 9, 1988

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on S 2455, death penalty for drug-related killings, a bill to institute the death penalty for drug-related killings.

On Jun 9, 1988, the Senate voted 70–26 (S 2455). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–21, Republicans 39–6. 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

70

No

26

Did not vote

4

Date

Jun 9, 1988

From Voteview roll call records.