A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

On Jul 23, 1991, the Senate voted 55–44 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2212). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 49–7, Republicans 6–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Bill Passed
Yes: 55
No: 44
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 23, 1991

By party

Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard C. Shelby D-AL voted no
Connie Mack III R-FL voted yes
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
John Berlinger Breaux D-LA voted no
Max Sieben Baucus D-MT voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
Kent Conrad D-ND voted no
Quentin Northrup Burdick D-ND voted no
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
Robert C. Smith R-NH voted yes
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted yes
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted yes
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted yes

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 regarding the extension of…: Senate Vote, Jul 23, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-142/a-bill-regarding-the-extension-of-most-favored-nation (accessed 2026-10-17).