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Senate roll call 155 · 101st Congress · Aug 1, 1989

To authorize Federal law enforcement agencies to use appropriate force to compel airborne drug traffickers to comply with instructions to land their aircraft.

On Aug 1, 1989, the Senate voted 45–55 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1352). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 30–25, Republicans 15–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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

45

No

55

Did not vote

1

Date

Aug 1, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.