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House roll call 138 · 102nd Congress · Jun 7, 1991

H.R.2521 by murtha (d-pa) -- department of defense appropriations act, 1992 (pub. L. 102-172, approved 11/26/91) (house rejected the frank of massachusetts amen

On Jun 7, 1991, the House voted 155–229 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2521). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 140–91, Republicans 14–138, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
155
No
229
Did not vote
57
Date
Jun 7, 1991

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 138 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats140 yes · 91 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

The bill

H.R. 2521: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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