To extend the Commission for two years.

On May 2, 1989, the Senate voted 6–92 on “On the Amendment” (S 431). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 0–55, Republicans 6–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: Amendment Rejected
Yes: 6
No: 92
Did not vote: 3
Date: May 2, 1989

By party

Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted yes
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted yes
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
Warren Bruce Rudman R-NH voted yes
Larry Lee Pressler R-SD voted yes
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted yes

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 extend the Commission for two years.: Senate Vote, May 2, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-53/to-extend-the-commission-for-two-years (accessed 2026-10-15).