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Senate roll call 407 · 101st Congress · May 16, 1990

To make it unlawful for any individual to knowingly donate, or sell, or to attempt to donate or sell blood, semen, tissues, organs, or other bodily fluids under

On May 16, 1990, the Senate voted 47–52 on “On the Amendment” (S 2240). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 13–42, Republicans 34–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
47
No
52
Did not vote
2
Date
May 16, 1990

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 42 no · 1 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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