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Senate roll call 427 · 100th Congress · Jan 28, 1988

To amend S 557, civil rights restoration act, to expand the "religious tenets" exemption to include institutions that are closely identified with, not just cont

On Jan 28, 1988, the Senate voted 39–56 (S 557). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–44, Republicans 31–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
39
No
56
Did not vote
4
Date
Jan 28, 1988

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 13 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 44 no · 2 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 amend S 557, civil rights restoration…: Senate Vote, Jan 28, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-427/to-amend-s-557-civil-rights-restoration-act-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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