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Senate roll call 82 · 101st Congress · Jun 6, 1989

To repeal section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

On Jun 6, 1989, the Senate voted 49–50 on “On the Motion” (HR 2072). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 11–44, Republicans 38–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
49
No
50
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 6, 1989

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 44 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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