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Senate roll call 617 · 100th Congress · Jun 22, 1988

To table the byrd, WV motion to proceed to consider S 2527, plant closings notification, a bill to require advance notification of plant closings and mass layof

On Jun 22, 1988, the Senate voted 30–61 (S 2527). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–49, Republicans 30–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
30
No
61
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 22, 1988

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 49 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2527: A bill to require advance notification of plant closings and mass layoffs, 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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