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Senate roll call 718 · 100th Congress · Aug 8, 1988

To amend HR 1315, nuclear regulatory commission reorganization, to begin a program for government purchase of domestic uranium, and to fund cleanup of uranium w

On Aug 8, 1988, the Senate voted 78–17 (HR 1315). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–11, Republicans 37–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
78
No
17
Did not vote
6
Date
Aug 8, 1988

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 1315, nuclear regulatory…: Senate Vote, Aug 8, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-718/to-amend-hr-1315-nuclear-regulatory-commission-reorganization-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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