To pass HR 3251, bicentennial of the Congress commemorative coin act, a bill to authorize the treasury department to mint coins to commemorate the bicentennial

On Jun 15, 1988, the Senate voted 96–0 (HR 3251). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jun 15, 1988

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 3251: A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the United States Congress.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 3251, bicentennial of the…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-606/to-pass-hr-3251-bicentennial-of-the-congress-commemorative (accessed 2026-10-17).