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Senate roll call 393 · 99th Congress · Feb 4, 1986

To adopt S 638 conrail sale amendments act. The bill would amend the regional rail reorganization act of 1973 and providing for the purchase of the conrail fre

On Feb 4, 1986, the Senate voted 54–39 (S 638). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–12, Democrats 19–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
54
No
39
Did not vote
5
Date
Feb 4, 1986

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 27 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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