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Senate roll call 12 · 102nd Congress · Feb 20, 1991

To substitute a mandatory term of life imprisonment.

On Feb 20, 1991, the Senate voted 25–72 on “On the Amendment” (S 320). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Democrats 20–34, Republicans 5–38. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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 Rejected

Yes

25

No

72

Did not vote

5

Date

Feb 20, 1991

From Voteview roll call records.