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House roll call 6 · 102nd Congress · Jan 12, 1991

To express the sense of Congress that Congress must approve any offensive military action against iraq

On Jan 12, 1991, the House voted 302–131 on “On agreeing to the resolution (bennett/durbin)” (HCONRES 32). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 260–5, Republicans 41–126, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
302
No
131
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 12, 1991

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 126 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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