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Senate roll call 423 · 100th Congress · Jan 27, 1988

To table the symms, id amendment to S 557, civil rights restoration act, to rescind a provision permitting temporary ownership of newspapers and television stat

On Jan 27, 1988, the Senate voted 60–30 (S 557). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 12–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
60
No
30
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 27, 1988

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 557: A bill to restore the broad scope of coverage and to clarify the application of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the symms, id amendment to S 557…: Senate Vote, Jan 27, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-423/to-table-the-symms-id-amendment-to-s-557 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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