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Senate roll call 516 · 101st Congress · Aug 1, 1990

A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary system of spending limits and partial public financing of Senate general el

On Aug 1, 1990, the Senate voted 59–40 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 137). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 5–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

59

No

40

Did not vote

2

Date

Aug 1, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.