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Senate roll call 633 · 99th Congress · Aug 15, 1986

To adopt S 2701, the comprehensive anti-apartheid act of (continued) 1986, which is HR 4868. The bill would prohibit loans and investments to south africa, and

On Aug 15, 1986, the Senate voted 84–14 (HR 4868). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–15, Democrats 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
84
No
14
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 15 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4868: A bill to prohibit loans to, other investments in, and certain other activities with respect to, South Africa, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt S 2701, the comprehensive…: Senate Vote, Aug 15, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-633/to-adopt-s-2701-the-comprehensive-anti-apartheid-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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