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Senate roll call 446 · 101st Congress · Jun 28, 1990

To protect the public safety by imposing minimum, mandatory prison sentences for firearm violations, other violent crimes, and drug crimes.

On Jun 28, 1990, the Senate voted 87–12 on “On the Amendment” (S 1970). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 47–8, Republicans 40–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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 Agreed to
Yes
87
No
12
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 28, 1990

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 8 no · 1 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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