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Senate roll call 166 · 102nd Congress · Jul 31, 1991

To authorize the Secretary of Defense to waive restrictions on the assignment of women in the Armed Forces in order to enhance the effectiveness of the Commissi

On Jul 31, 1991, the Senate voted 96–3 on “On the Amendment” (S 1507). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 53–3, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
96
No
3
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 1991

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To authorize the Secretary of Defense to…: Senate Vote, Jul 31, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-166/to-authorize-the-secretary-of-defense-to-waive-restrictions (accessed 2026-10-17).