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Senate roll call 34 · 101st Congress · Apr 12, 1989

To delay for 1 year the effective date for section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

On Apr 12, 1989, the Senate voted 56–42 on “On the Motion” (S 4). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 14–40, Republicans 42–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Motion Rejected
Yes
56
No
42
Did not vote
3
Date
Apr 12, 1989

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 40 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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