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Senate roll call 170 · 101st Congress · Sep 7, 1989

To provide a refundable tax credit for the costs of small businesses complying with the public accommodations requirement.

On Sep 7, 1989, the Senate voted 48–44 on “On the Motion” (S 933). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 18–32, Republicans 30–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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 Rejected
Yes
48
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 7, 1989

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 933: A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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