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Senate roll call 556 · 101st Congress · Sep 18, 1990

To authorize States to regulate certain solid waste.

On Sep 18, 1990, the Senate voted 68–31 on “On the Amendment” (HR 5311). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 27–28, Republicans 41–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
68
No
31
Did not vote
2
Date
Sep 18, 1990

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 28 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5311: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activites chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, 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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