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Senate roll call 278 · 101st Congress · Oct 31, 1989

To strike the Department of State authorization waivers.

On Oct 31, 1989, the Senate voted 53–45 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2991). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 30–24, Republicans 24–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 45 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 Agreed to
Yes
53
No
45
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 31, 1989

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 21 no
  • Democrats30 yes · 24 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2991: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes.

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 strike the Department of State…: Senate Vote, Oct 31, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-278/to-strike-the-department-of-state-authorization-waivers (accessed 2026-10-17).