To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to assess civil penalties of up to $10,000 for possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances.

On Oct 13, 1988, the Senate voted 88–0 (HR 5210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 40–0. 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: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 11
Date: Oct 13, 1988

By party

Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 5210, omnibus drug bill, to…: Senate Vote, Oct 13, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-791/to-amend-hr-5210-omnibus-drug-bill-to-assess (accessed 2026-10-17).