To encourage the promulgation of guidelines by persons in the television industry regarding sexually explicit material.

On May 31, 1989, the Senate voted 91–0 on “On the Amendment” (S 593). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 38–0. 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: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 91
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: May 31, 1989

By party

Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 7 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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