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Senate roll call 562 · 100th Congress · May 16, 1988

To table the d'amato, NY amendment to S 2355, fiscal 1989 defense authorization, to impose the death penalty to criminals of drug related murders.

On May 16, 1988, the Senate voted 27–68 (S 2355). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–32, Republicans 7–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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

27

No

68

Did not vote

4

Date

May 16, 1988

From Voteview roll call records.