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Senate roll call 164 · 101st Congress · Aug 3, 1989

To provide for strict liability.

On Aug 3, 1989, the Senate voted 52–48 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 686). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 32–23, Republicans 20–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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 Agreed to
Yes
52
No
48
Did not vote
1
Date
Aug 3, 1989

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 25 no
  • Democrats32 yes · 23 no · 1 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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