To pass HR 1807, minority business development program reform act, a bill to reorganize the federal programs designed to encourage minority-owned small business

On Jul 7, 1988, the Senate voted 92–0 (HR 1807). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 42–0. 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: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Jul 7, 1988

By party

Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 1807: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reform the Capital Ownership Development Program 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 pass HR 1807, minority business…: Senate Vote, Jul 7, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-647/to-pass-hr-1807-minority-business-development-program-reform (accessed 2026-10-15).