A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

On Oct 1, 1992, the Senate voted 59–40 on “On Overriding the Veto” (HR 5318). Result: Veto Sustained. By party: Democrats 51–5, Republicans 8–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 59
No: 40
Did not vote: 3
Date: Oct 1, 1992

By party

Republicans8 yes · 35 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats51 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Richard C. Shelby D-AL voted no
George Hanks (Hank) Brown R-CO voted yes
Connie Mack III R-FL voted yes
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Max Sieben Baucus D-MT voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
Kent Conrad D-ND voted no
J. James Exon D-NE voted no
Robert C. Smith R-NH voted yes
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted yes
Arlen Specter R-PA voted yes
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted yes
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted yes

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 regarding the extension of…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-535/a-bill-regarding-the-extension-of-most-favored-nation (accessed 2026-10-17).