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Senate roll call 461 · 100th Congress · Mar 2, 1988

To table the metzenbaum, oh amendment to S 1904, polygraph protection act, to express the sense of the Senate against a proposed world bank loan to mexico for r

On Mar 2, 1988, the Senate voted 45–48 (S 1904). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–20, Republicans 17–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
45
No
48
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 2, 1988

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 20 no · 7 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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