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Senate roll call 590 · 99th Congress · Aug 12, 1986

To adopt the boren amendment to S 655, the central interstate low-level radioactive waste compact, which would amend the federal election campaign act of 1971 t

On Aug 12, 1986, the Senate voted 69–30 (S 655). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–27, Democrats 44–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
69
No
30
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 12, 1986

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 27 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 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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