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Senate roll call 416 · 101st Congress · May 23, 1990

To strike the gun provisions.

On May 23, 1990, the Senate voted 49–50 on “On the Motion to Reconsider” (S 1970). Result: Motion to Reconsider Rejected. By party: Democrats 12–43, Republicans 37–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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 to Reconsider Rejected
Yes
49
No
50
Did not vote
1
Date
May 23, 1990

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 8 no
  • Democrats12 yes · 43 no · 1 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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