To pass S 2030, ocean dumping reform act, a bill to amend the marine protection, research and sanctuaries act, to ban the dumping of sewage sludge and medical w

On Aug 9, 1988, the Senate voted 97–0 (S 2030). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, 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: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Aug 9, 1988

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 2030: A bill to amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S 2030, ocean dumping reform act, a…: Senate Vote, Aug 9, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-720/to-pass-s-2030-ocean-dumping-reform-act-a (accessed 2026-10-16).