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Senate roll call 459 · 101st Congress · Jul 11, 1990

A bill to establish constitutional procedures for the imposition of the sentence of death, and for other purposes.

On Jul 11, 1990, the Senate voted 94–6 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1970). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 41–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

94

No

6

Did not vote

1

Date

Jul 11, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.