To amend S 2631, emergency drought assistance, to express the sense of the Senate in support of a diesel fuel excise tax exemption for farmers and a lower tax a

On Jul 28, 1988, the Senate voted 94–0 (S 2631). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, 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: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Jul 28, 1988

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S 2631, emergency drought…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-692/to-amend-s-2631-emergency-drought-assistance-to-express (accessed 2026-10-17).