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Senate roll call 591 · 99th Congress · Aug 12, 1986

To adopt the boschwitz amendment to S 655, the central interstate low-level radioactive waste compact, which would prohibit political action committee contribut

On Aug 12, 1986, the Senate voted 58–42 (S 655). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 7–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

58

No

42

Did not vote

1

Date

Aug 12, 1986

From Voteview roll call records.