To pass S 1220, the AIDS research and education act, a bill to establish comprehensive education, treatment, and research programs for the AIDS virus during fis

On Apr 28, 1988, the Senate voted 87–4 (S 1220). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 39–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 4
Did not vote: 7
Date: Apr 28, 1988

By party

Republicans39 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S 1220, the AIDS research and…: Senate Vote, Apr 28, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-540/to-pass-s-1220-the-aids-research-and-education (accessed 2026-10-17).