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Senate roll call 698 · 100th Congress · Jul 29, 1988

To pass HR 4784, fiscal 1989 agriculture appropriations, a bill to provide approximately $47 million for the agriculture department's rural development, nutriti

On Jul 29, 1988, the Senate voted 74–8 (HR 4784). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–6, Democrats 40–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
74
No
8
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 29, 1988

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4784: A bill making appropriations for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, 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 pass HR 4784, fiscal 1989 agriculture…: Senate Vote, Jul 29, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-698/to-pass-hr-4784-fiscal-1989-agriculture-appropriations-a (accessed 2026-10-17).