A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992, and for other purposes.

On Jul 10, 1991, the Senate voted 96–3 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2427). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 40–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: Bill Passed
Yes: 96
No: 3
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 10, 1991

By party

Republicans40 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Hanks (Hank) Brown R-CO voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Robert C. Smith R-NH voted no

The bill

H.R. 2427: Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill making appropriations for energy and…: Senate Vote, Jul 10…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-122/a-bill-making-appropriations-for-energy-and-water-development (accessed 2026-10-16).