To adopt the byrd amendment to HR 4151, diplomatic security and antiterrorism act, which would express the sense of the Senate that the United States, so long a

On Jun 25, 1986, the Senate voted 94–0 (HR 4151). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–0, Democrats 47–0. 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: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jun 25, 1986

By party

Republicans49 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 4151: A bill to provide for the security of United States diplomatic personnel, facilities, and operations, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the byrd amendment to HR 4151…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-532/to-adopt-the-byrd-amendment-to-hr-4151-diplomatic (accessed 2026-10-17).