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Senate roll call 618 · 100th Congress · Jun 22, 1988

To begin consideration of S 2527, plant closings notification, a bill to require advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs.

On Jun 22, 1988, the Senate voted 64–29 (S 2527). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 15–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
64
No
29
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 22, 1988

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 29 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2527: A bill to require advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To begin consideration of S 2527, plant…: Senate Vote, Jun 22, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-618/to-begin-consideration-of-s-2527-plant-closings-notification (accessed 2026-10-17).