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Senate roll call 121 · 101st Congress · Jul 18, 1989

To prevent contact with General Noriega or his representatives by American officials.

On Jul 18, 1989, the Senate voted 37–62 on “On the Amendment” (S 1160). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 13–41, Republicans 24–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Amendment Rejected
Yes
37
No
62
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 18, 1989

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 21 no
  • Democrats13 yes · 41 no · 2 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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