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Senate roll call 615 · 99th Congress · Aug 14, 1986

To table the kennedy, ma) amendment to S2701, the comprhensive anti-apartheid act. The amendment would eliminate exceptions on short-term credit arrangements f

On Aug 14, 1986, the Senate voted 51–48 (S 2701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 5–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
51
No
48
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 14, 1986

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 42 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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