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House roll call 41 · 101st Congress · May 9, 1989

To suspend the rules and concur with HR 1385, martin luther king JR., federal holiday commission, to make permanent the commission and authorize annual funds fo

On May 9, 1989, the House voted 359–42 (HR 1385). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–0, Republicans 123–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
359
No
42
Did not vote
36
Date
May 9, 1989

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 43 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1385: To make permanent the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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