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House roll call 609 · 102nd Congress · Jun 11, 1992

Balanced budget constitutional amendment

On Jun 11, 1992, the House voted 280–153 on “On Passage” (HJRES 290). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 116–150, Republicans 164–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 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
280
No
153
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 11, 1992

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 150 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 38 more.

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, “Balanced budget constitutional amendment: House Vote, Jun 11, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-609/balanced-budget-constitutional-amendment (accessed 2026-10-13).

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