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House roll call 33 · 101st Congress · May 2, 1989

To suspend the rules and pass HR 1149, free mailing of constitution, to allow members of Congress to disseminate commemorative copies of the U.S. Constitution.

On May 2, 1989, the House voted 174–231 (HR 1149). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 133–106, Republicans 41–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 147 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
174
No
231
Did not vote
38
Date
May 2, 1989

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 125 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats133 yes · 106 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 67 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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