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Senate roll call 29 · 99th Congress · Apr 3, 1985

To pass SJ RES 96, a measure condemning the violence of apartheid in south africa and requesting an investigation by the secretary of state.

On Apr 3, 1985, the Senate voted 89–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–4, Democrats 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
89
No
4
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 3, 1985

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no

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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