To pass HR 3030, the farm credit act, a bill to provide credit assistance to farmers through federal loan guarantees, additional funds, interest subsidies, and

On Dec 4, 1987, the Senate voted 87–6 (HR 3030). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–2, Republicans 40–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 6
Did not vote: 7
Date: Dec 4, 1987

By party

Republicans40 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted no
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX voted no
William Philip (Phil) Gramm R-TX voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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