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Senate roll call 221 · 102nd Congress · Oct 16, 1991

A bill to provide emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.

On Oct 16, 1991, the Senate voted 65–35 on “On Overriding the Veto” (S 1722). Result: Veto Sustained. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 8–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

Veto Sustained

Yes

65

No

35

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 16, 1991

From Voteview roll call records.