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Senate roll call 789 · 100th Congress · Oct 13, 1988

To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to restrict the imposition of the death penalty in the case of racially disproportionate capital sentencing.

On Oct 13, 1988, the Senate voted 35–52 (HR 5210). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–20, Republicans 7–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
35
No
52
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 20 no · 6 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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