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On Aug 4, 1988, the Senate voted 89–5 (HR 5026). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 42–4. 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: 89
No: 5
Did not vote: 6
Date: Aug 4, 1988

By party

Republicans42 yes · 4 no
Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Daniel Jackson Evans R-WA voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 5026: A bill making dire emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, 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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