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House roll call 208 · 102nd Congress · Jul 18, 1991

(house rejected the solomon amendment that sought to require the coast guard to conduct random drug testing of civilian employees.)

On Jul 18, 1991, the House voted 177–240 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1776). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 46–208, Republicans 131–31, Independents 0–1. 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
177
No
240
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 18, 1991

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 31 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 208 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1776: To authorize for fiscal year 1992 the United States Coast Guard budget.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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