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House roll call 860 · 101st Congress · Oct 24, 1990

National defense authorization act for fiscal year 1991

On Oct 24, 1990, the House voted 270–156 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (HR 4739). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 205–47, Republicans 65–109. 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
Passed
Yes
270
No
156
Did not vote
17
Date
Oct 24, 1990

By party

  • Republicans65 yes · 109 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats205 yes · 47 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

The bill

H.R. 4739: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

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, “National defense authorization act for…: House Vote, Oct 24, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-860/national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-1991 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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