To prohibit Department of Defense contracting with foreign persons that support the Arab boycott of Israel.

On Sep 26, 1991, the Senate voted 99–0 on “On the Amendment” (HR 2521). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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: 99
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Sep 26, 1991

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 2521: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To prohibit Department of Defense…: Senate Vote, Sep 26, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-211/to-prohibit-department-of-defense-contracting-with-foreign-persons (accessed 2026-10-17).