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Senate roll call 65 · 101st Congress · May 10, 1989

A joint resolution disapproving the certification by the President under section 481(h) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to the Bahamas.

On May 10, 1989, the Senate voted 40–57 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 100). Result: Joint Resolution Defeated. By party: Democrats 28–24, Republicans 12–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

Joint Resolution Defeated

Yes

40

No

57

Did not vote

4

Date

May 10, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.