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Senate roll call 251 · 101st Congress · Oct 19, 1989

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration

On Oct 19, 1989, the Senate voted 51–48 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 180). Result: Joint Resolution Defeated. By party: Democrats 18–37, Republicans 33–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

Joint Resolution Defeated

Yes

51

No

48

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 19, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.