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House roll call 209 · 102nd Congress · Jul 18, 1991

(house rejected the solomon amendment that sought to require drug testing of all persons applying for civilian employment with the coast guard.)

On Jul 18, 1991, the House voted 204–213 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1776). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 68–186, Republicans 136–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
204
No
213
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 18, 1991

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 26 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 186 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

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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