To prohibit the use of funds for needle distribution programs.

On May 16, 1990, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 2240). 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: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: May 16, 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.

The bill

S. 2240: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to improve the quality and availability of care for individuals and families with HIV disease, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To prohibit the use of funds for needle…: Senate Vote, May 16, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-406/to-prohibit-the-use-of-funds-for-needle-distribution (accessed 2026-10-17).