An original bill to increase the number of weeks for which benefits are payable under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1991, and for other purpose

On Feb 4, 1992, the Senate voted 88–8 on “On the Motion” (S 2173). Result: Motion Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 34–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: Motion Agreed to
Yes: 88
No: 8
Did not vote: 6
Date: Feb 4, 1992

By party

Republicans34 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Hanks (Hank) Brown R-CO voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Larry Edwin Craig R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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