To pass HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, a bill to prevent the manufacture, distribution and use of illegal drugs and to strengthen local law enforcement efforts and

On Oct 14, 1988, the Senate voted 87–3 (HR 5210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 41–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 87
No: 3
Did not vote: 7
Date: Oct 14, 1988

By party

Republicans41 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Daniel Jackson Evans R-WA voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 5210: A bill to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs, 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 5210, omnibus drug bill, a bill…: Senate Vote, Oct 14, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-796/to-pass-hr-5210-omnibus-drug-bill-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).