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Senate roll call 248 · 101st Congress · Oct 17, 1989

To reduce the amount and restrict the use of funds for election support and monitoring.

On Oct 17, 1989, the Senate voted 33–64 on “On the Amendment” (HR 3385). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 30–24, Republicans 3–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
33
No
64
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 17, 1989

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats30 yes · 24 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3385: To provide assistance for free and fair elections in Nicaragua.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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