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Senate roll call 404 · 101st Congress · May 15, 1990

To amend title II to allow the use of funds for chronic illnesses in States with fewer than 100 aids cases.

On May 15, 1990, the Senate voted 33–65 on “On the Amendment” (S 2240). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 5–49, Republicans 28–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
33
No
65
Did not vote
3
Date
May 15, 1990

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2240: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to improve the quality and availability of care for individuals and families with HIV disease, 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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