To permit organizations in D.C. to exclude any person who has been convicted of a sex offense with a child or who based on his conduct otherwise poses a threat

On Sep 12, 1990, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Amendment” (HR 5311). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Sep 12, 1990

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 5311: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activites chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To permit organizations in D.C. to exclude…: Senate Vote, Sep 12, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-545/to-permit-organizations-in-d-c-to-exclude-any (accessed 2026-10-16).