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Senate roll call 610 · 100th Congress · Jun 17, 1988

To pass S 1966, biotechnology competitiveness act, a bill to assist biotechnology and genetics research by establishing an advisory board on related issues, pub

On Jun 17, 1988, the Senate voted 88–1 (S 1966). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
88
No
1
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 17, 1988

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S 1966, biotechnology…: Senate Vote, Jun 17, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-610/to-pass-s-1966-biotechnology-competitiveness-act-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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