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Senate roll call 417 · 101st Congress · May 23, 1990

To amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide special habeas corpus procedures in capital cases.

On May 23, 1990, the Senate voted 47–50 on “On the Amendment” (S 1970). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 8–45, Republicans 39–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

50

Did not vote

4

Date

May 23, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.