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Senate roll call 173 · 102nd Congress · Aug 1, 1991

To reallocate for deficit reduction and the SDI the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Defense Agencies for fiscal year 1992 for research, development

On Aug 1, 1991, the Senate voted 46–52 on “On the Amendment” (S 1507). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 41–14, Republicans 5–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
46
No
52
Did not vote
3
Date
Aug 1, 1991

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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