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Senate roll call 492 · 99th Congress · Jun 5, 1986

To adopt S J RES 316 saudi arms sale, over the President's veto. This bill would prohibit sale of weapons to saudi arabia. (two-third of senators present and v

On Jun 5, 1986, the Senate voted 66–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–29, Democrats 42–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
66
No
34
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 5, 1986

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 5 no

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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