1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 503 (101st Congress)

Senate roll call 503 · 101st Congress · Jul 31, 1990

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to tighten provisions relating to contributions by foreign nationals.

On Jul 31, 1990, the Senate voted 73–27 on “On the Amendment” (S 137). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 51–4, Republicans 22–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
73
No
27
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 31, 1990

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 23 no
  • Democrats51 yes · 4 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-503/to-amend-the-federal-election-campaign-act-of-1971 (accessed 2026-10-17).