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Senate roll call 780 · 100th Congress · Oct 7, 1988

To table the gore, TN amendment to S 2238, technical tax corrections, to ensure fair marketing practices for certain satellite communications.

On Oct 7, 1988, the Senate voted 43–36 (S 2238). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–27, Republicans 25–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
43
No
36
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 7, 1988

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 27 no · 9 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 table the gore, TN amendment to S 2238…: Senate Vote, Oct 7, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-780/to-table-the-gore-tn-amendment-to-s-2238 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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