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Senate roll call 247 · 101st Congress · Oct 17, 1989

To provide additional funding for the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 and to provide activities for latchkey children.

On Oct 17, 1989, the Senate voted 25–74 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3385). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 25–30, Republicans 0–44. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
25
No
74
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 17, 1989

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3385: To provide assistance for free and fair elections in Nicaragua.

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, “To provide additional funding for the…: Senate Vote, Oct 17, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-247/to-provide-additional-funding-for-the-drug-free-schools (accessed 2026-10-17).