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House roll call 129 · 102nd Congress · Jun 5, 1991

(house rejected the penny amendment that sought to reduce the house official mail costs from $80 million to $59 million.)

On Jun 5, 1991, the House voted 198–227 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2506). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 55–205, Republicans 142–22, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
198
No
227
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 5, 1991

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 205 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2506: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1992, 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, “(house rejected the penny amendment that…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-129/house-rejected-the-penny-amendment-that-sought-to-reduce (accessed 2026-10-17).

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