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Senate roll call 39 · 102nd Congress · Mar 20, 1991

To eliminate or reduce certain appropriations.

On Mar 20, 1991, the Senate voted 44–56 on “On the Motion to Table” (HR 1281). Result: Motion to Table Failed. By party: Democrats 25–31, Republicans 19–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 44 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
Motion to Table Failed
Yes
44
No
56
Did not vote
2
Date
Mar 20, 1991

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 25 no
  • Democrats25 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1281: Making dire emergency supplemental appropriations for the consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, food stamps, unemployment compensation administration, veterans compensation and pensions, and urgent needs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, 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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