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Senate roll call 623 · 101st Congress · Oct 25, 1990

To modify the rules for the use of the congressional frank for Members of the Senate.

On Oct 25, 1990, the Senate voted 42–51 on “On the Amendment” (HR 5399). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 37–14, Republicans 6–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
42
No
51
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 25, 1990

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5399: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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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