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Senate roll call 692 · 99th Congress · Oct 2, 1986

To adopt, over the President's veto, HR 4868, the anti-apartheid act, which would prohibit loans and investments in south africa, ban the import of south africa

On Oct 2, 1986, the Senate voted 78–21 (HR 4868). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–21, Democrats 47–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
78
No
21
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 2, 1986

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 21 no · 2 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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