A bill to repeal medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental medicare premium, and for other purposes.

On Oct 6, 1989, the Senate voted 99–0 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1726). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 45–0. 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: 99
No: 0
Did not vote: 1
Date: Oct 6, 1989

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no
Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Daniel Kahikina Akaka D-HI

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to repeal medicare catastrophic…: Senate Vote, Oct 6, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-240/a-bill-to-repeal-medicare-catastrophic-coverage-provisions-effective (accessed 2026-10-17).