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House roll call 42 · 101st Congress · May 9, 1989

To instruct the house conferees on H CON RES 106, fiscal 1990 budget resolution, to reduce funds for congressional mailings and increase funds for anti-drug law

On May 9, 1989, the House voted 397–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–8, Republicans 166–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
397
No
10
Did not vote
35
Date
May 9, 1989

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 8 no · 24 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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