To pass HR 2796, a bill to authorize funds for research into security at foreign airports; to study the need for sky marshalls, and research into security devic

On Jul 25, 1985, the Senate voted 96–0 (HR 2796). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 96
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jul 25, 1985

By party

Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HR 2796, a bill to authorize funds…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-162/to-pass-hr-2796-a-bill-to-authorize-funds (accessed 2026-10-17).