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House roll call 104 · 101st Congress · Jun 28, 1989

To pass HR 2136, civil contempt imprisonment limitation, to limit consecutive months of imprisonment for civil contempt in a child custody case in the superior

On Jun 28, 1989, the House voted 376–34 (HR 2136). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–26, Republicans 164–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
376
No
34
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 28, 1989

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 26 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2136: To amend the District of Columbia Code to limit the length of time for which an individual may be incarcerated for civil contempt in a child custody case in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and to provide for expedited appeal procedures to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for individuals found in civil contempt in such a case.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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