To repeal section 89 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

On Jun 6, 1989, the Senate voted 99–0 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 2072). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 44–0. 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: Motion to Table Failed
Yes: 99
No: 0
Did not vote: 2
Date: Jun 6, 1989

By party

Republicans44 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 1 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

Daniel Kahikina Akaka D-HI
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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