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Senate roll call 545 · 99th Congress · Jul 25, 1986

To proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of morton i. Abramowitz of massachusetts, to be assistant secretary of state.

On Jul 25, 1986, the Senate voted 74–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–1, Democrats 35–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
74
No
2
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 25, 1986

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 1 no · 11 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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