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Senate roll call 697 · 99th Congress · Oct 2, 1986

(continued) to rule on the germaneness of the bumpers, ar) amendment to HJ RES 738, the continuing appropriations bill, which would restore to states and local

On Oct 2, 1986, the Senate voted 45–53. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–47, Democrats 40–6. 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
45
No
53
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 2, 1986

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 47 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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