To adopt the conference report on HR 4784, fiscal 1989 agriculture appropriations, to appropriate funds for rural development, agriculture, and related agencies

On Sep 30, 1988, the Senate voted 90–4 (HR 4784). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–1, Republicans 41–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 90
No: 4
Did not vote: 6
Date: Sep 30, 1988

By party

Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on HR 4784…: Senate Vote, Sep 30, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-765/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-hr-4784-fiscal (accessed 2026-10-17).