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House roll call 198 · 101st Congress · Aug 2, 1989

To motion for the House Of Representatives to adjourn.

On Aug 2, 1989, the House voted 266–149. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–4, Republicans 28–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
266
No
149
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 2, 1989

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 145 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 motion for the House Of Representatives…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-198/to-motion-for-the-house-of-representatives-to-adjourn (accessed 2026-10-17).

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