To amend S 2238, technical tax corrections, to impose U.S. Sanctions against iraq for its violation of international law in its use of chemical weapons against

On Oct 11, 1988, the Senate voted 87–0 (S 2238). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 39–0. 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: 87
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Oct 11, 1988

By party

Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S 2238, technical tax corrections…: Senate Vote, Oct 11, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-784/to-amend-s-2238-technical-tax-corrections-to-impose (accessed 2026-10-17).