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Senate roll call 590 · 101st Congress · Oct 17, 1990

To change the allocation formula.

On Oct 17, 1990, the Senate voted 40–59 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 3209). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 14–41, Republicans 26–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
40
No
59
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 17, 1990

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 18 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 41 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 change the allocation formula.: Senate Vote, Oct 17, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-590/to-change-the-allocation-formula (accessed 2026-10-13).

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