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Senate roll call 253 · 99th Congress · Oct 24, 1985

To amend S 1730, an omnibus budget reconciliation bill to establish a new system of textile and shoe import quotas.

On Oct 24, 1985, the Senate voted 54–42 (S 1730). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–31, Democrats 34–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

54

No

42

Did not vote

1

Date

Oct 24, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.