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Senate roll call 478 · 99th Congress · May 13, 1986

To table the metzenbaum, oh) amendment to S 1848, pharmaceutical export amendments, to prohibit shipments of a drug from the United States if the drug is found

On May 13, 1986, the Senate voted 83–8 (S 1848). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–8, Republicans 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
83
No
8
Did not vote
10
Date
May 13, 1986

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 8 no · 1 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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