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Senate roll call 787 · 100th Congress · Oct 12, 1988

To adopt the conference report on S 2749, military base closings, to establish an advisory commission to recommend, by december 31, 1988, which domestic militar

On Oct 12, 1988, the Senate voted 82–7 (S 2749). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–5, Republicans 41–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
82
No
7
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 12, 1988

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2749: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1989 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, 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 S 2749…: Senate Vote, Oct 12, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-787/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-s-2749-military (accessed 2026-10-17).

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