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House roll call 344 · 101st Congress · Nov 15, 1989

To suspend the rules and pass HR 3532, civil rights commission, to extend the commission on civil rights. (motion passed; two-thirds of those present voting in

On Nov 15, 1989, the House voted 278–135 (HR 3532). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–2, Republicans 36–134. 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
278
No
135
Did not vote
25
Date
Nov 15, 1989

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 134 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3532: To extend the United States Commission on Civil Rights.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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