To require a judge to consider if a defendant who is accused of discrimination on the basis of disability has acted in good faith.

On Sep 7, 1989, the Senate voted 90–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 933). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 40–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 90
No: 0
Did not vote: 11
Date: Sep 7, 1989

By party

Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 933: A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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