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Senate roll call 391 · 99th Congress · Jan 30, 1986

To table the heinz, pa) amendment to S 638, the conrail sale amendments act. The heinz amendment would not permit the norfolk southern corporation to obtain ce

On Jan 30, 1986, the Senate voted 63–33 (S 638). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 17–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
63
No
33
Did not vote
5
Date
Jan 30, 1986

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 27 no · 3 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 table the heinz, pa) amendment to S 638…: Senate Vote, Jan 30, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-391/to-table-the-heinz-pa-amendment-to-s-638 (accessed 2026-10-17).