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Senate roll call 554 · 99th Congress · Jul 31, 1986

To waive section 302(a) (the new spending authority (continued) limitation) of the 1985 congressional budget act in order to consider the sasser amendment to TH

On Jul 31, 1986, the Senate voted 55–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–37, Democrats 43–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

55

No

40

Did not vote

6

Date

Jul 31, 1986

From Voteview roll call records.