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House roll call 260 · 101st Congress · Oct 4, 1989

To pass HR 3385, nicaraguan elections, to give help to insure free and fair elections in nicaragua.

On Oct 4, 1989, the House voted 263–156 (HR 3385). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–145, Republicans 164–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
263
No
156
Did not vote
23
Date
Oct 4, 1989

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats100 yes · 145 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

The bill

H.R. 3385: To provide assistance for free and fair elections in Nicaragua.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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