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Senate roll call 54 · 101st Congress · May 2, 1989

To prohibit the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission from engaging in lobbying activities.

On May 2, 1989, the Senate voted 19–80 on “On the Amendment” (S 431). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 1–53, Republicans 18–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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

19

No

80

Did not vote

2

Date

May 2, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.