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Senate roll call 143 · 99th Congress · Jul 10, 1985

To invoke cloture, thereby ending debate on a motion to proceed to consideration of S 995, a bill invoking economic sanctions on the government of south africa

On Jul 10, 1985, the Senate voted 88–8 (S 995). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–8, Democrats 46–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

88

No

8

Did not vote

4

Date

Jul 10, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.