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House roll call 660 · 101st Congress · Aug 3, 1990

To amend HR 4000, civil rights act of 1990, to provide a different definition of the proof of "business necessity" required from an employer to justify employme

On Aug 3, 1990, the House voted 188–238 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 4000). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 28–226, Republicans 161–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
188
No
238
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 3, 1990

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 226 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 4000, civil rights act of 1990…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-660/to-amend-hr-4000-civil-rights-act-of-1990 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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