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Senate roll call 66 · 101st Congress · May 16, 1989

To prohibit the export of technology, defense articles, and defense services to codevelop the FSX aircraft with Japan.

On May 16, 1989, the Senate voted 47–52 on “On the Amendment” (SJRES 113). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 36–18, Republicans 11–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
47
No
52
Did not vote
2
Date
May 16, 1989

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 34 no
  • Democrats36 yes · 18 no · 2 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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