To establish certain categories of Soviet and Vietnamese nationals for which evidence needed to prove refugee status is lessened, and to provide for adjustment

On Jul 20, 1989, the Senate voted 97–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 1160). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Result: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Jul 20, 1989

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To establish certain categories of Soviet…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-134/to-establish-certain-categories-of-soviet-and-vietnamese-nationals (accessed 2026-10-17).