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Senate roll call 201 · 99th Congress · Oct 2, 1985

To table the thurmond, SC) amendment to SJ RES 77, that would limit foreign textile and shoe importation.

On Oct 2, 1985, the Senate voted 42–53. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 28–21, Democrats 14–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
42
No
53
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 2, 1985

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 32 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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