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Senate roll call 169 · 102nd Congress · Jul 31, 1991

To revise the strategy for the Strategic Defense Initiative.

On Jul 31, 1991, the Senate voted 43–56 on “On the Amendment” (S 1507). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 41–15, Republicans 2–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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 Rejected
Yes
43
No
56
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 31, 1991

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 15 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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