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Senate roll call 513 · 101st Congress · Aug 1, 1990

Striking certain provisions allowing a candidate to exceed spending limits.

On Aug 1, 1990, the Senate voted 44–55 on “On the Amendment” (S 137). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–54, Republicans 43–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
44
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 1, 1990

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 54 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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