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House roll call 835 · 102nd Congress · Sep 24, 1992

International dolphin conservation act

On Sep 24, 1992, the House voted 389–15 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 5419). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 244–1, Republicans 144–14, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
389
No
15
Did not vote
37
Date
Sep 24, 1992

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 14 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5419: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to authorize the Secretary of State to enter into international agreements to establish a global moratorium to prohibit harvesting of tuna through the use of purse seine nets deployed on or to encircle dolphins or other marine mammals, 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, “International dolphin conservation act: House Vote, Sep 24, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-835/international-dolphin-conservation-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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