A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to clarify provisions concerning the application of certain requirements and sanctions to Federal facilities.

On Oct 24, 1991, the Senate voted 94–3 on “On Passage of the Bill” (HR 2194). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 39–3. 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: 94
No: 3
Did not vote: 5
Date: Oct 24, 1991

By party

Republicans39 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

The bill

H.R. 2194: To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to clarify provisions concerning the application of certain requirements and sanctions to Federal facilities.

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 to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act…: Senate Vote, Oct 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-230/a-bill-to-amend-the-solid-waste-disposal-act (accessed 2026-10-15).