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House roll call 127 · 101st Congress · Jul 13, 1989

To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 987, tongass timber reform.

On Jul 13, 1989, the House voted 144–269 (HR 987). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–216, Republicans 112–55. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
144
No
269
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 13, 1989

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 55 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 216 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

The bill

H.R. 987: To amend the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, to designate certain lands in the Tongass National Forest as wilderness, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute HR…: House Vote, Jul 13, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-127/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).

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