To express the sense of the Senate regarding funding.

On May 16, 1991, the Senate voted 50–44 on “On the Amendment” (S 3). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 50–4, Republicans 0–40. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: Amendment Agreed to
Yes: 50
No: 44
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 16, 1991

By party

Republicans0 yes · 40 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats50 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Howell Thomas Heflin D-AL voted no
Richard C. Shelby D-AL voted no
Alan Cranston D-CA voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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