A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to strengthen the protections available to Federal employees against prohibited personnel practices, and for other

On Mar 16, 1989, the Senate voted 97–0 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 20). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Mar 16, 1989

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 20: A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to strengthen the protections available to Federal employees against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to amend title 5, United States Code…: Senate Vote, Mar 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-24/a-bill-to-amend-title-5-united-states-code (accessed 2026-10-15).