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Senate roll call 769 · 100th Congress · Oct 3, 1988

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate, on the byrd, WV motion to S 2488, parental and medical leave, to recommit to the labor and human resources committee

On Oct 3, 1988, the Senate voted 85–6 (S 2488). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–2, Republicans 37–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
85
No
6
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 3, 1988

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 2 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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