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Senate roll call 359 · 101st Congress · Mar 29, 1990

To provide benefits for terminated coal mine workers.

On Mar 29, 1990, the Senate voted 49–50 on “On the Amendment” (S 1630). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 39–16, Republicans 11–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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 Rejected
Yes
49
No
50
Did not vote
1
Date
Mar 29, 1990

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 34 no
  • Democrats39 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1630: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for attainment and maintenance of health protective national ambient air quality standards, 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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