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House roll call 263 · 101st Congress · Oct 5, 1989

To amend HR 3299, budget reconciliation, to increase authorization for the head start program and social services block grant, in addition to providing for an e

On Oct 5, 1989, the House voted 195–230 (HR 3299). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–215, Republicans 159–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
195
No
230
Did not vote
17
Date
Oct 5, 1989

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 215 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3299: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 5 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year 1990.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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