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Senate roll call 66 · 102nd Congress · May 21, 1991

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to apply the limitations on outside earned income to unearned income.

On May 21, 1991, the Senate voted 49–46 on “On the Amendment” (S 3). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 21–33, Republicans 28–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
49
No
46
Did not vote
7
Date
May 21, 1991

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 33 no · 4 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 amend the Ethics in Government Act of…: Senate Vote, May 21, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-66/to-amend-the-ethics-in-government-act-of-1978 (accessed 2026-10-17).