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Senate roll call 656 · 100th Congress · Jul 11, 1988

To amend HR 4776, fiscal 1989 district of columbia appropriations, to exempt local religious institutions from local laws prohibiting discrimination based on se

On Jul 11, 1988, the Senate voted 58–33 (HR 4776). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–27, Republicans 36–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
58
No
33
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 11, 1988

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 27 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4776: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and for other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1989, 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 amend HR 4776, fiscal 1989 district of…: Senate Vote, Jul 11, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-656/to-amend-hr-4776-fiscal-1989-district-of-columbia (accessed 2026-10-18).

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