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

On Sep 7, 1989, the Senate voted 76–8 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 933). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 32–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 76
No: 8
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 7, 1989

By party

Republicans32 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Christopher Samuel (Kit) Bond R-MO voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

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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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to establish a clear and…: Senate Vote, Sep 7, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-173/a-bill-to-establish-a-clear-and-comprehensive-prohibition (accessed 2026-10-17).