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Senate roll call 622 · 99th Congress · Aug 15, 1986

To table the d'amato, NY) amendment to S 2701, the comprehensive anti-apartheid act, which would permit states and political subdivisions of states to enforce s

On Aug 15, 1986, the Senate voted 64–35 (S 2701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 15–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
64
No
35
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 32 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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