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Senate roll call 402 · 101st Congress · May 10, 1990

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political

On May 10, 1990, the Senate voted 67–30 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 20). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 13–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
Bill Passed
Yes
67
No
30
Did not vote
3
Date
May 10, 1990

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 0 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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