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House roll call 306 · 101st Congress · Oct 26, 1989

To agree with a Senate amendment to HR 2991, commerce-state-justice appropriations.

On Oct 26, 1989, the House voted 199–206 (HR 2991). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–196, Republicans 159–11. 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
199
No
206
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 26, 1989

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 196 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2991: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree with a Senate amendment to HR 2991…: House Vote, Oct 26, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-306/to-agree-with-a-senate-amendment-to-hr-2991 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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