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Senate roll call 161 · 101st Congress · Aug 2, 1989

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military person

On Aug 2, 1989, the Senate voted 95–4 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1352). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 51–3, Republicans 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
Bill Passed
Yes
95
No
4
Did not vote
2
Date
Aug 2, 1989

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats51 yes · 3 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “An original bill to authorize appropriations…: Senate Vote, Aug 2…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-161/an-original-bill-to-authorize-appropriations-for-fiscal-years (accessed 2026-10-17).

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