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Senate roll call 697 · 100th Congress · Jul 29, 1988

To table the bumpers, ar amendment to HR 4784, fiscal 1989 agriculture appropriations, to permit production credit associations to pay excess assessments to the

On Jul 29, 1988, the Senate voted 43–45 (HR 4784). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–38, Republicans 35–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
43
No
45
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 29, 1988

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 38 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4784: A bill making appropriations for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies programs 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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