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House roll call 351 · 101st Congress · Nov 17, 1989

To amend S 974, nevada wilderness, to remove federal reserved water rights for the nevada wilderness.

On Nov 17, 1989, the House voted 126–283 (S 974). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–240, Republicans 124–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
126
No
283
Did not vote
30
Date
Nov 17, 1989

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 46 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 240 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 974: A bill to designate certain lands in the State of Nevada as wilderness, 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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