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Senate roll call 238 · 101st Congress · Oct 6, 1989

To repeal, eliminate, or make adjustments to certain provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (P.L.100-360).

On Oct 6, 1989, the Senate voted 41–58 on “On the Amendment” (S 1726). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 39–15, Republicans 2–43. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

41

No

58

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 6, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.