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Senate roll call 122 · 101st Congress · Jul 18, 1989

To restrict political appointments to key posts.

On Jul 18, 1989, the Senate voted 20–79 on “On the Amendment” (S 1160). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 1–44. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Amendment Rejected

Yes

20

No

79

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 18, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.