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Senate roll call 473 · 101st Congress · Jul 18, 1990

A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore and strengthen civil rights laws that ban discrimination in employment, and for other purposes.

On Jul 18, 1990, the Senate voted 65–34 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 2104). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 10–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
65
No
34
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 18, 1990

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 0 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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