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Senate roll call 274 · 101st Congress · Oct 26, 1989

To provide for the penalty of life imprisonment without the possibility of release for acts of terrorism against United States nationals abroad.

On Oct 26, 1989, the Senate voted 29–70 on “On the Amendment” (S 1798). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 24–30, Republicans 5–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

29

No

70

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 26, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.