To adopt HR 5484, the anti-drug abuse act. The bill would strengthen federal efforts to encourage foreign cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in

On Sep 30, 1986, the Senate voted 97–2 (HR 5484). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 46–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 97
No: 2
Did not vote: 1
Date: Sep 30, 1986

By party

Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats46 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

John Melcher D-MT voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no

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

John Melcher D-MT
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH

Did not vote

John Porter East R-NC

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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