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Senate roll call 790 · 100th Congress · Oct 13, 1988

To table the simon, il amendment to HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to modify the death penalty provisions to allow the death penalty only if an innocent bystander

On Oct 13, 1988, the Senate voted 72–16 (HR 5210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–13, Republicans 37–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
72
No
16
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 13, 1988

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 13 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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