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Senate roll call 775 · 100th Congress · Oct 7, 1988

To invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate on S 2488, parental and medical leave, a bill to give employees parental and temporary medical leave under certain ci

On Oct 7, 1988, the Senate voted 50–46 (S 2488). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–8, Republicans 5–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
50
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Oct 7, 1988

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 8 no · 2 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 invoke cloture, thereby limiting debate…: Senate Vote, Oct 7, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-775/to-invoke-cloture-thereby-limiting-debate-on-s-2488 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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