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House roll call 296 · 101st Congress · Oct 25, 1989

To approve H RES 273, the rule under which HR 45, chinese and central american stability, was considered.

On Oct 25, 1989, the House voted 263–146 (HR 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–4, Republicans 26–142. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
146
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 142 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 4 no · 23 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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