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Senate roll call 419 · 101st Congress · May 24, 1990

To add a "right vs. wrong" standard to the term mentally retarded.

On May 24, 1990, the Senate voted 38–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 1970). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 9–46, Republicans 30–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

Amendment Rejected

Yes

38

No

59

Did not vote

1

Date

May 24, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.