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Senate roll call 597 · 101st Congress · Oct 18, 1990

No Statement of Purpose on File.

On Oct 18, 1990, the Senate voted 49–51 on “On the Motion” (S 3209). Result: Motion Rejected. By party: Democrats 37–18, Republicans 12–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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 Rejected
Yes
49
No
51
Did not vote
1
Date
Oct 18, 1990

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 33 no
  • Democrats37 yes · 18 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, “No Statement of Purpose on File.: Senate Vote, Oct 18, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-597/no-statement-of-purpose-on-file (accessed 2026-10-16).

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