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Senate roll call 123 · 101st Congress · Jul 19, 1989

To limit political appointments to the position of US Ambassador to 30%.

On Jul 19, 1989, the Senate voted 38–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 1160). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 36–18, Republicans 2–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

38

No

61

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 19, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.