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Senate roll call 709 · 99th Congress · Oct 3, 1986

To adopt the byrd, VA)-dole amendment, to HJ RES 738, the continuing appropriations bill, which would provide $200,000,000 in aid for the philippines and reduce

On Oct 3, 1986, the Senate voted 82–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–11, Democrats 43–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
82
No
14
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 3, 1986

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 3 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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