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Senate roll call 401 · 99th Congress · Feb 26, 1986

To amend S RES 2, broadcast coverage of Senate proceedings to eliminate language that would have substituted for Senate rules permitting non-germane amendments

On Feb 26, 1986, the Senate voted 60–37. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–8, Democrats 16–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

60

No

37

Did not vote

4

Date

Feb 26, 1986

From Voteview roll call records.