To express the Sense of the Congress on Enhanced Theater Defense Systems.

On Aug 4, 1990, the Senate voted 96–2 on “On the Amendment” (S 2884). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 42–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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 Agreed to
Yes: 96
No: 2
Did not vote: 3
Date: Aug 4, 1990

By party

Republicans42 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Alan Kooi Simpson R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR
Alan Kooi Simpson R-WY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To express the Sense of the Congress on…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-536/to-express-the-sense-of-the-congress-on-enhanced (accessed 2026-10-17).