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House roll call 7 · 101st Congress · Mar 15, 1989

To pass HR 1231, eastern airlines strike resolution, a bill to require the President to establish an emergency board to mediate between management and machinist

On Mar 15, 1989, the House voted 252–167 (HR 1231). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–15, Republicans 21–152. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
252
No
167
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 15, 1989

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 152 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 15 no · 18 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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