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Senate roll call 396 · 101st Congress · May 9, 1990

To protect employees from political activities of federal Employee labor organizations.

On May 9, 1990, the Senate voted 63–35 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 135). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 9–36. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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 to Table Agreed to
Yes
63
No
35
Did not vote
2
Date
May 9, 1990

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 36 no
  • Democrats54 yes · 0 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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