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Senate roll call 574 · 101st Congress · Oct 10, 1990

A bill to cut Social Security contribution rates and return Social Security to pay-as-you-go financing, and for other purposes.

On Oct 10, 1990, the Senate voted 54–44 on “On the Motion” (S 3167). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 42–13, Republicans 13–31. 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
54
No
44
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 10, 1990

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 13 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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