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Senate roll call 405 · 101st Congress · May 16, 1990

To prohibit the use of funds made available under this Act for the distribution of needles or bleach for cleaning needles.

On May 16, 1990, the Senate voted 28–70 on “On the Amendment” (S 2240). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 3–51, Republicans 25–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
28
No
70
Did not vote
3
Date
May 16, 1990

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 19 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 51 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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