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House roll call 272 · 101st Congress · Oct 11, 1989

To order the previous question on the motion to instruct.

On Oct 11, 1989, the House voted 232–184. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–69, Republicans 57–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 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
232
No
184
Did not vote
25
Date
Oct 11, 1989

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 116 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats176 yes · 69 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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