To adopt S 1429, which would amend title 18 of the U.S. Code (continued) to authorize prosecution of terrorists who attack U.S. Nationals abroad.

On Feb 19, 1986, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 1429). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Feb 19, 1986

By party

Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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