To amend S 2527, the plant closing notification, to provide that in the case of a sale of a business, the new owner of the business becomes responsible for adva

On Jun 28, 1988, the Senate voted 97–0 (S 2527). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 45–0. 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: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jun 28, 1988

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S 2527, the plant closing…: Senate Vote, Jun 28, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-636/to-amend-s-2527-the-plant-closing-notification-to (accessed 2026-10-17).