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House roll call 143 · 101st Congress · Jul 25, 1989

To amend HR 2461, defense authorization, to reduce spending for the strategic development initiative (sdi).

On Jul 25, 1989, the House voted 248–175 (HR 2461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–37, Republicans 34–138. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
248
No
175
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 138 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 37 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2461: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, 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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