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Senate roll call 238 · 101st Congress · Oct 6, 1989

To repeal, eliminate, or make adjustments to certain provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (P.L.100-360).

On Oct 6, 1989, the Senate voted 41–58 on “On the Amendment” (S 1726). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 39–15, Republicans 2–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
41
No
58
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 6, 1989

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 43 no
  • Democrats39 yes · 15 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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