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Senate roll call 590 · 100th Congress · Jun 8, 1988

To adopt the conference report on HR 2470, catastrophic health care, a bill to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare progr

On Jun 8, 1988, the Senate voted 86–11 (HR 2470). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 34–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
86
No
11
Did not vote
3
Date
Jun 8, 1988

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2470: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide protection against catastrophic medical expenses under the medicare program, and for other purposes.

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 adopt the conference report on HR 2470…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-590/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-hr-2470-catastrophic (accessed 2026-10-17).

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