Expressing the sense of the Senate on the procurement of the B-2 aircraft.

On Aug 1, 1989, the Senate voted 93–7 on “On the Amendment” (S 1352). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 38–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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 Agreed to
Yes: 93
No: 7
Did not vote: 1
Date: Aug 1, 1989

By party

Republicans38 yes · 7 no
Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Daniel Ray Coats R-IN voted no
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Donald Lee Nickles R-OK voted no
William Philip (Phil) Gramm R-TX voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Daniel Kahikina Akaka D-HI

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Expressing the sense of the Senate on the…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-153/expressing-the-sense-of-the-senate-on-the-procurement (accessed 2026-10-17).