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Senate roll call 683 · 99th Congress · Sep 30, 1986

To adopt HR 5484, the anti-drug abuse act. The bill would strengthen federal efforts to encourage foreign cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in

On Sep 30, 1986, the Senate voted 97–2 (HR 5484). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 46–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
97
No
2
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 30, 1986

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5484: A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to encourage foreign cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in halting international drug traffic, to improve enforcement of Federal drug laws and enhance interdiction of illicit drug shipments, to provide strong Federal leadership in establishing effective drug abuse prevention and education programs, to expand Federal support for drug abuse treatme

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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