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Senate roll call 145 · 99th Congress · Jul 11, 1985

To table the symms, id) amendment to S 995 ,to provide that no sanction may be imposed against south africa if the imposition of such sanction would increase b

On Jul 11, 1985, the Senate voted 78–17 (S 995). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–17, Democrats 46–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
78
No
17
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 11, 1985

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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