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Senate roll call 91 · 101st Congress · Jun 14, 1989

A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate wellhead price controls on the first sale of natural gas, and to make technical and conforming a

On Jun 14, 1989, the Senate voted 82–17 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 1722). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 40–14, Republicans 42–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
Bill Passed
Yes
82
No
17
Did not vote
2
Date
Jun 14, 1989

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 3 no
  • Democrats40 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1722: To amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate wellhead price controls on the first sale of natural gas, and to make technical and conforming amendments to such Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act…: Senate Vote, Jun 14, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-91/a-bill-to-amend-the-natural-gas-policy-act (accessed 2026-10-17).