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House roll call 154 · 101st Congress · Jul 25, 1989

To amend HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense department authorization, to provide procurement alternatives in the fiscal 1990 defense funding.

On Jul 25, 1989, the House voted 143–278 (HR 2461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–232, Republicans 128–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
143
No
278
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 46 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 232 no · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-154/to-amend-hr-2461-fiscal-1990-91-defense-department (accessed 2026-10-17).

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