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Senate roll call 252 · 99th Congress · Oct 24, 1985

To waive the rule that requires amendments to be germane to their bill, in order to consider an amendment to S 1730 that concerns quotas for textile imports.

On Oct 24, 1985, the Senate voted 57–39 (S 1730). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–31, Democrats 36–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
57
No
39
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 24, 1985

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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