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Senate roll call 231 · 101st Congress · Oct 5, 1989

To require drug testing for applicants for title IV, Social Security Act benefits aid to families with dependent children.

On Oct 5, 1989, the Senate voted 75–24 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1711). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 21–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

75

No

24

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 5, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.