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Senate roll call 402 · 99th Congress · Feb 27, 1986

To amend the dole, ka) substitute for the rules and administration committee substitute to S RES 28, broadcast coverage of Senate proceedings, to limit coverage

On Feb 27, 1986, the Senate voted 30–61. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–37, Democrats 16–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
30
No
61
Did not vote
10
Date
Feb 27, 1986

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 37 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 24 no · 7 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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