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House roll call 389 · 101st Congress · Mar 7, 1990

Establish commission to investigate eastern airlines dispute

On Mar 7, 1990, the House voted 261–160 on “On presidential veto” (HR 1231). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 239–13, Republicans 25–148. 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.

Result
Failed
Yes
261
No
160
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 7, 1990

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 148 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 13 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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