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House roll call 30 · 102nd Congress · Mar 7, 1991

(house rejected the burton amendment that sought to strike language prohibiting making funds available to the department of defense for any overhaul of the uss

On Mar 7, 1991, the House voted 105–315 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1281). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 14–243, Republicans 91–71, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
105
No
315
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 7, 1991

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 71 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 243 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

H.R. 1281: Making dire emergency supplemental appropriations for the consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, food stamps, unemployment compensation administration, veterans compensation and pensions, and urgent needs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 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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