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Senate roll call 718 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1986

To adopt article III, in the matter of the impeachment of judge harry e. Claiborne, of the United States district court for the district of nevada. This articl

On Oct 9, 1986, the Senate voted 46–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–5, Republicans 18–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
46
No
17
Did not vote
38
Date
Oct 9, 1986

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt article III, in the matter of the…: Senate Vote, Oct 9, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-718/to-adopt-article-iii-in-the-matter-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).

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