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House roll call 591 · 101st Congress · Jul 17, 1990

To amend HJ RES 268, proposed constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget, to add a requirement providing that estimated receipts not grow faster than

On Jul 17, 1990, the House voted 184–244 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HJRES 268). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 35–220, Republicans 150–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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

184

No

244

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 17, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.