A bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

On Feb 21, 1992, the Senate voted 93–1 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 1150). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 41–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 93
No: 1
Did not vote: 8
Date: Feb 21, 1992

By party

Republicans41 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no

The bill

S. 1150: A bill to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jesse Helms R-NC

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to reauthorize the Higher Education…: Senate Vote, Feb 21, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-310/a-bill-to-reauthorize-the-higher-education-act-of (accessed 2026-10-16).