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Senate roll call 680 · 99th Congress · Sep 27, 1986

To table the dixon amendment to the dole, KS)-byrd, WV) substitute to HR 5484, the anti-drug abuse act, which would provide that the President shall deploy equi

On Sep 27, 1986, the Senate voted 72–14 (HR 5484). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 37–9, Democrats 35–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
72
No
14
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 27, 1986

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 9 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5484: A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to encourage foreign cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in halting international drug traffic, to improve enforcement of Federal drug laws and enhance interdiction of illicit drug shipments, to provide strong Federal leadership in establishing effective drug abuse prevention and education programs, to expand Federal support for drug abuse treatme

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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