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House roll call 141 · 101st Congress · Jul 25, 1989

To amend HR 2461, defense authorization, to increase funding for the strategic defense initiative (sdi) research and development by decreasing funding for resea

On Jul 25, 1989, the House voted 117–299 (HR 2461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–242, Republicans 109–60. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
117
No
299
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 60 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 242 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2461: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1990 and 1991, 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, “To amend HR 2461, defense authorization, to…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-141/to-amend-hr-2461-defense-authorization-to-increase-funding (accessed 2026-10-17).