To amend S 2527, plant closing notification, to exempt from advance warning requirements plant closings and mass layoffs caused by natural disasters, such as FL

On Jun 28, 1988, the Senate voted 95–0 (S 2527). 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: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jun 28, 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

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S 2527, plant closing notification…: Senate Vote, Jun 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-638/to-amend-s-2527-plant-closing-notification-to-exempt (accessed 2026-10-17).