To protect religious organizations from discrimination and to allow those religious organizations that choose to participate in programs contained in the Act to

On Feb 27, 1990, the Senate voted 91–3 on “On the Amendment” (S 1430). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 48–2, Republicans 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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 Agreed to
Yes: 91
No: 3
Did not vote: 6
Date: Feb 27, 1990

By party

Republicans44 yes · 1 no
Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted no
John Herschel Glenn Jr. D-OH voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no

The bill

S. 1430: A bill to enhance national and community service, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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