To adopt the motion to dismiss article xvii of the articles of impeachment against federal district judge alcee l. Hastings. Motion rejected.

On Mar 16, 1989, the Senate voted 0–93 on “On the Motion”. Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 0–54, Republicans 0–39. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no.

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: 0
No: 93
Did not vote: 8
Date: Mar 16, 1989

By party

Republicans0 yes · 39 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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