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House roll call 328 · 101st Congress · Nov 8, 1989

To amend HR 1465, oil pollution limits, to prevent federal law from preempting state laws that deal with oil spill liability and related issues.

On Nov 8, 1989, the House voted 279–143 (HR 1465). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–44, Republicans 75–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 119 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
279
No
143
Did not vote
21
Date
Nov 8, 1989

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 99 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 44 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 more.

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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