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Senate roll call 295 · 101st Congress · Nov 14, 1989

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote savings and long-term investment through a reduced capital gains tax rate and individual retirement plus a

On Nov 14, 1989, the Senate voted 51–47 on “On the Cloture Motion” (HR 3628). Result: Cloture Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 7–48, Republicans 45–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
Cloture Motion Rejected
Yes
51
No
47
Did not vote
1
Date
Nov 14, 1989

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 0 no
  • Democrats7 yes · 48 no · 1 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 amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986…: Senate Vote, Nov 14, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-295/to-amend-the-internal-revenue-code-of-1986-to (accessed 2026-10-17).