To pass HR 4731, work incentive demonstration program, a bill to reauthorize funds to state welfare departments for demonstration job training programs.

On Jun 28, 1988, the Senate voted 97–0 (HR 4731). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 45–0. 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: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Jun 28, 1988

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 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. 4731: A bill to extend the authority for the Work Incentive Demonstration Program.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 4731, work incentive…: Senate Vote, Jun 28, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-631/to-pass-hr-4731-work-incentive-demonstration-program-a (accessed 2026-10-14).