To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on S 2527, plant closing notification, a bill to require 60 days warning of plant closings and mass layoffs. Motion

On Jul 6, 1988, the Senate voted 88–5 (S 2527). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 35–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 88
No: 5
Did not vote: 8
Date: Jul 6, 1988

By party

Republicans35 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

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 invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate…: Senate Vote, Jul 6, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-642/to-invoke-cloture-thereby-limiting-debate-on-s-2527 (accessed 2026-10-17).