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Senate roll call 595 · 100th Congress · Jun 10, 1988

To pass S 2455, death penalty for drug-related killings, a bill to establish the death penalty for drug-related killings.

On Jun 10, 1988, the Senate voted 65–29 (S 2455). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–23, Republicans 37–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
65
No
29
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 10, 1988

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 23 no · 4 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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