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Senate roll call 693 · 99th Congress · Oct 2, 1986

To rule on the germaneness of the gore, TN) amendment to HJ RES 738, the continuing appropriations bill, which would amend the communications act of 1934 to pro

On Oct 2, 1986, the Senate voted 44–54. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–35, Democrats 28–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
44
No
54
Did not vote
3
Date
Oct 2, 1986

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 19 no

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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