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House roll call 32 · 102nd Congress · Mar 7, 1991

(house rejected the stenholm amendment that sought to eliminate a provision that prohibits the labor department from expending funds to implement department reg

On Mar 7, 1991, the House voted 173–244 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1281). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 38–218, Republicans 135–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
173
No
244
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 7, 1991

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 218 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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