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Senate roll call 727 · 99th Congress · Oct 15, 1986

To adopt a cloture motion on the dole motion to concur on the house amendment to the Senate amendment to HR 5484, the anti-drug act of 1986. This amendment wou

On Oct 15, 1986, the Senate voted 58–38 (HR 5484). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–12, Democrats 21–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
58
No
38
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 12 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 26 no

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

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