To make the financing provisions on budget, and for other purposes.

On Apr 18, 1989, the Senate voted 48–50 on “On the Motion” (S 774). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 47–6, Republicans 1–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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 Rejected
Yes: 48
No: 50
Did not vote: 3
Date: Apr 18, 1989

By party

Republicans1 yes · 44 no
Democrats47 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alan Cranston D-CA voted no
Joseph I. Lieberman D-CT voted no
Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted no
Alan John Dixon D-IL voted no
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted yes
James Ralph Sasser D-TN voted no
John Davison (Jay) Rockefeller IV D-WV voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To make the financing provisions on budget…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-47/to-make-the-financing-provisions-on-budget-and-for (accessed 2026-10-17).