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Senate roll call 596 · 115th Congress · Dec 18, 2018

A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes.

On Dec 18, 2018, the Senate voted 87–12 on “On the Motion” (S 756). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Republicans 38–12, Democrats 47–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Motion Agreed to
Yes
87
No
12
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 18, 2018

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 756: First Step Act of 2018

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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