A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend the authorization for certain school dropout demonstration programs.

On Feb 20, 1990, the Senate voted 94–0 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2281). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 44–0. 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: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Feb 20, 1990

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

H.R. 2281: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend the authorization for certain school dropout demonstration programs.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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