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Senate roll call 166 · 101st Congress · Aug 3, 1989

A bill to reform, recapitalize, and consolidate the Federal deposit insurance system, to enhance the regulatory and enforcement powers of Federal financial inst

On Aug 3, 1989, the Senate voted 54–46 on “On the Motion” (HR 1278). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 1–44. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
54
No
46
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 3, 1989

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 44 no
  • Democrats53 yes · 2 no · 1 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, “A bill to reform, recapitalize, and…: Senate Vote, Aug 3, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-166/a-bill-to-reform-recapitalize-and-consolidate-the-federal (accessed 2026-10-17).