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Senate roll call 147 · 101st Congress · Jul 27, 1989

To delay for 1 year the provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988.

On Jul 27, 1989, the Senate voted 40–58 on “On the Motion” (HR 2696). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 13–42, Republicans 29–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
40
No
58
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 27, 1989

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 16 no
  • Democrats13 yes · 42 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2696: Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, 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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