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Senate roll call 644 · 100th Congress · Jul 6, 1988

To table the quayle, in amendment to S 2527, plant closing notification, to narrow the scope of advance warning requirements by altering the definition of "mass

On Jul 6, 1988, the Senate voted 63–32 (S 2527). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 10–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
63
No
32
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 6, 1988

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the quayle, in amendment to S 2527…: Senate Vote, Jul 6, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-644/to-table-the-quayle-in-amendment-to-s-2527 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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