To table the pressler, SD) perfecting amendment to the dole, KS) motion to recommit S 1714, to modify the clayton act by allowing certain sellers of agricultura

On Nov 20, 1985, the Senate voted 92–4 (S 1714). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–2, Democrats 44–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 92
No: 4
Did not vote: 5
Date: Nov 20, 1985

By party

Republicans48 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Ernest Grassley R-IA voted no
Thomas Richard (Tom) Harkin D-IA voted no
Max Sieben Baucus D-MT voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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