To limit the permissible solicitation for participation in political activities by Federal employees, and for other purposes.

On May 10, 1990, the Senate voted 97–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 135). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–0, 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: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: May 10, 1990

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To limit the permissible solicitation for…: Senate Vote, May 10, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-401/to-limit-the-permissible-solicitation-for-participation-in-political (accessed 2026-10-17).