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Senate roll call 126 · 101st Congress · Jul 19, 1989

To preserve existing law with respect to consideration of resolutions of decertification.

On Jul 19, 1989, the Senate voted 25–71 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1160). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 19–32, Republicans 6–39. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
25
No
71
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 19, 1989

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 39 no
  • Democrats19 yes · 32 no · 5 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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