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Senate roll call 485 · 100th Congress · Mar 21, 1988

To begin consideration of SJ RES 241, U.S.-japan agreement on nuclear energy uses, a resolution to disapprove the proposed agreement on uranium sales.

On Mar 21, 1988, the Senate voted 41–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–4, Republicans 3–36. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
41
No
40
Did not vote
19
Date
Mar 21, 1988

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 36 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 4 no · 12 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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Capitol Receipts, “To begin consideration of SJ RES 241…: Senate Vote, Mar 21, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-485/to-begin-consideration-of-sj-res-241-u-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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