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Senate roll call 285 · 101st Congress · Nov 3, 1989

To reject a motion by judge walter l. Nixon to have impeachment article III dismissed.

On Nov 3, 1989, the Senate voted 34–63 on “On the Motion”. Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 23–31, Republicans 11–33. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
34
No
63
Did not vote
3
Date
Nov 3, 1989

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 31 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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