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Senate roll call 788 · 100th Congress · Oct 13, 1988

To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to replace the death penalty with a life sentence without release for those who intentionally kill in the course of drug-re

On Oct 13, 1988, the Senate voted 25–64 (HR 5210). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 7–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
25
No
64
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5210: A bill to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs, 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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