A bill to amend the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 in order to provide for improved coordination of national s

On Feb 6, 1990, the Senate voted 100–0 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 169). 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: 100
No: 0
Did not vote: 1
Date: Feb 6, 1990

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.

The bill

S. 169: A bill to amend the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 in order to provide for improved coordination of national scientific research efforts and to provide for a national plan to improve scientific understanding of the Earth system and the effect of changes in that system on climate and human well-being.

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 amend the National Science and…: Senate Vote, Feb 6, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-317/a-bill-to-amend-the-national-science-and-technology (accessed 2026-10-17).