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House roll call 438 · 102nd Congress · Feb 5, 1992

Creating a task force of members of the foreign affairs committee to investigate certain allegations concerning the holding of americans as hostages by iran in

On Feb 5, 1992, the House voted 227–150 on “Table the appeal of the ruling of the chair” (HRES 258). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 226–0, Republicans 0–150, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
227
No
150
Did not vote
64
Date
Feb 5, 1992

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 150 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Creating a task force of members of the…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-438/creating-a-task-force-of-members-of-the-foreign (accessed 2026-10-17).

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