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House roll call 83 · 102nd Congress · May 14, 1991

(house rejected the barrett amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to require the department of the interior to perform a detailed river protection

On May 14, 1991, the House voted 109–293 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (S 248). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 16–229, Republicans 93–63, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
109
No
293
Did not vote
39
Date
May 14, 1991

By party

  • Republicans93 yes · 63 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 229 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 248: A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Niobrara River in Nebraska and a segment of the Missouri River in Nebraska and South Dakota as components of the wild and scenic rivers system, 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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