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Senate roll call 460 · 101st Congress · Jul 11, 1990

To include the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the list of infectious diseases that may be transmitted through food supply, and to grant employers the rig

On Jul 11, 1990, the Senate voted 39–61 on “On the Amendment” (S 933). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 12–43, Republicans 27–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
39
No
61
Did not vote
1
Date
Jul 11, 1990

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 18 no
  • Democrats12 yes · 43 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 933: A bill to establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination on the basis of disability.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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