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Senate roll call 538 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1986

To table the helms, NC) amendment to the supplementary extradition treaty with the united kingdom. The amendment would provide that, in the United States, the

On Jul 16, 1986, the Senate voted 87–9. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–6, Democrats 44–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
87
No
9
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 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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