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Senate roll call 28 · 101st Congress · Apr 5, 1989

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide increased penalties for certain major frauds against the United States.

On Apr 5, 1989, the Senate voted 82–16 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 248). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 44–10, Republicans 39–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
Bill Passed
Yes
82
No
16
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 5, 1989

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 6 no
  • Democrats44 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 248: A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide increased penalties for certain major frauds against the United States.

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, “A bill to amend title 18 of the United…: Senate Vote, Apr 5, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-28/a-bill-to-amend-title-18-of-the-united (accessed 2026-10-17).