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Senate roll call 89 · 102nd Congress · Jun 5, 1991

A bill to permit the Bell Telephone Companies to conduct research on, design, and manufacture telecommunications equipment, and for other purposes.

On Jun 5, 1991, the Senate voted 71–24 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 173). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Democrats 38–15, Republicans 33–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
71
No
24
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 5, 1991

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 permit the Bell Telephone…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-S-89/a-bill-to-permit-the-bell-telephone-companies-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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