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Senate roll call 298 · 99th Congress · Nov 13, 1985

To request unanimous consent to close debate on HR 1562, a bill to restrict the amount of imported textile and apparel. (motion passed;three-fifths majority req

On Nov 13, 1985, the Senate voted 91–6 (HR 1562). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–2, Democrats 41–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
91
No
6
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 13, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 4 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To request unanimous consent to close debate…: Senate Vote, Nov 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-298/to-request-unanimous-consent-to-close-debate-on-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).