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Senate roll call 274 · 101st Congress · Oct 26, 1989

To provide for the penalty of life imprisonment without the possibility of release for acts of terrorism against United States nationals abroad.

On Oct 26, 1989, the Senate voted 29–70 on “On the Amendment” (S 1798). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 24–30, Republicans 5–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
29
No
70
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 26, 1989

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 40 no
  • Democrats24 yes · 30 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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Capitol Receipts, “To provide for the penalty of life…: Senate Vote, Oct 26, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-274/to-provide-for-the-penalty-of-life-imprisonment-without (accessed 2026-10-17).