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Senate roll call 168 · 99th Congress · Aug 1, 1985

To table the conference report on HR 1460, a bill imposing economic sanctions on the government of south africa.

On Aug 1, 1985, the Senate voted 0–97 (HR 1460). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–51, Democrats 0–46. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no.

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

Yes
0
No
97
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 51 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 46 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the conference report on HR 1460, a…: Senate Vote, Aug 1…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-168/to-table-the-conference-report-on-hr-1460-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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