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Senate roll call 294 · 101st Congress · Nov 9, 1989

To grant the power to the President to reduce budget authority.

On Nov 9, 1989, the Senate voted 40–51 on “On the Motion” (HR 3015). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 6–45, Republicans 35–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
40
No
51
Did not vote
8
Date
Nov 9, 1989

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3015: Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation 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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