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House roll call 319 · 101st Congress · Nov 1, 1989

To approve H RES 277, to allow for the consideration of HR 1465, oil spill damage.

On Nov 1, 1989, the House voted 238–154 (HR 1465). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–14, Republicans 24–141. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
238
No
154
Did not vote
47
Date
Nov 1, 1989

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 141 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 14 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1465: To establish limitations on liability for damages resulting from oil pollution, to establish a fund for the payment of compensation for such damages, 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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