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Senate roll call 163 · 99th Congress · Jul 26, 1985

To amend S 1078, the federal trade commission act amendments to allow a legislative veto of any regulation or rule of the federal trade commission or the consum

On Jul 26, 1985, the Senate voted 67–22 (S 1078). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–8, Democrats 29–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
67
No
22
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 26, 1985

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 14 no · 4 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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