To adopt S 2129, risk retention amendments of 1986, which would facilitate the ability of organizations to establish risk retention groups and also facilitate t

On Jul 17, 1986, the Senate voted 96–1 (S 2129). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 46–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 96
No: 1
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 17, 1986

By party

Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats46 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Raleigh Lautenberg D-NJ voted no

The bill

S. 2129: A bill to facilitate the ability of organizations to establish risk retention groups, to facilitate the ability of such organizations to purchase liability insurance on a group basis, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Frank Raleigh Lautenberg D-NJ

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt S 2129, risk retention amendments…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-540/to-adopt-s-2129-risk-retention-amendments-of-1986 (accessed 2026-10-17).