To adopt the conference report on HR 5015, drought assistance, a bill to provide drought assistance to help agricultural producers who suffered losses in 1988.

On Aug 8, 1988, the Senate voted 92–0 (HR 5015). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 44–0. 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: 6
Date: Aug 8, 1988

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 2 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.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on HR 5015…: Senate Vote, Aug 8, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-717/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-hr-5015-drought (accessed 2026-10-17).