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Senate roll call 480 · 99th Congress · May 14, 1986

To adopt S 1848 pharmaceutical export amendments, the bill permitting shipment of drugs not yet approved in the United States to certain other countries.

On May 14, 1986, the Senate voted 91–7 (S 1848). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 40–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
7
Did not vote
3
Date
May 14, 1986

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 7 no

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 adopt S 1848 pharmaceutical export…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-480/to-adopt-s-1848-pharmaceutical-export-amendments-the-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).