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Senate roll call 239 · 101st Congress · Oct 6, 1989

To modify various provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988.

On Oct 6, 1989, the Senate voted 26–73 on “On the Amendment” (S 1726). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 13–42, Republicans 14–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
26
No
73
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 6, 1989

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 31 no
  • Democrats13 yes · 42 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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