To pass S 1748, the iranian import ban, a bill to prohibit all imports from iran to the United States.

On Oct 6, 1987, the Senate voted 93–0 (S 1748). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 93
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Oct 6, 1987

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S 1748, the iranian import ban, a…: Senate Vote, Oct 6, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-301/to-pass-s-1748-the-iranian-import-ban-a (accessed 2026-10-17).