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House roll call 550 · 101st Congress · Jun 21, 1990

Constitutional amendment to ban physical desecration of the flag of the United States

On Jun 21, 1990, the House voted 254–177 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HJRES 350). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 95–160, Republicans 159–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
254
No
177
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 21, 1990

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats95 yes · 160 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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