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House roll call 249 · 101st Congress · Oct 2, 1989

To amend HR 1662, torture victim protection, to carry out the United States' obligations as they relate to human rights protections under the u.n. Charter.

On Oct 2, 1989, the House voted 362–4 (HR 1662). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–0, Republicans 152–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

362

No

4

Did not vote

68

Date

Oct 2, 1989

From Voteview roll call records.