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House roll call 57 · 102nd Congress · Mar 21, 1991

Dire emergency supplemental appropriations

On Mar 21, 1991, the House voted 398–2 on “Motion to instruct conferees” (HR 1281). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 241–2, Republicans 156–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
Passed
Yes
398
No
2
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 21, 1991

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “Dire emergency supplemental appropriations: House Vote, Mar 21, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-57/dire-emergency-supplemental-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-14).

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