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Senate roll call 117 · 102nd Congress · Jul 9, 1991

To establish discretionary literacy programs.

On Jul 9, 1991, the Senate voted 55–39 on “On the Amendment” (S 1241). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 15–38, Republicans 40–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Amendment Agreed to

Yes

55

No

39

Did not vote

8

Date

Jul 9, 1991

From Voteview roll call records.