A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the movement for democracy in China.

On May 31, 1989, the Senate voted 89–0 on “On the Concurrent Resolution” (HCONRES 136). Result: Concurrent Resolution Agreed to. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 37–0. 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: Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
Yes: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 11
Date: May 31, 1989

By party

Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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