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Senate roll call 625 · 99th Congress · Aug 15, 1986

To table the cranston, ca) amendment to S 2701, the comprehensive anti-apartheid act, which would establish an embargo on all U.S. Trade with south africa (exce

On Aug 15, 1986, the Senate voted 65–33 (S 2701). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–3, Democrats 16–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
65
No
33
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 30 no · 1 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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