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Senate roll call 559 · 101st Congress · Sep 24, 1990

To remove the cap on increases in average fuel economy attributable to dual energy automobiles and natural gas dual energy automobiles.

On Sep 24, 1990, the Senate voted 55–40 on “On the Amendment” (S 1224). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 24–30, Republicans 31–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

55

No

40

Did not vote

5

Date

Sep 24, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.