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Senate roll call 600 · 99th Congress · Aug 13, 1986

To adopt a cloture motion on S 2701, the comprehensive antiapartheid act, providing a comprehensive policy, including sanctions, for the United States in opposi

On Aug 13, 1986, the Senate voted 89–11 (S 2701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–11, Democrats 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
89
No
11
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 13, 1986

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 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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