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House roll call 152 · 101st Congress · Jul 25, 1989

To amend HR 2461, defense authorization, to prohibit civilians that work for the national guard from wearing military uniforms while they are performing civilia

On Jul 25, 1989, the House voted 156–269 (HR 2461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 129–122, Republicans 27–147. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 149 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
156
No
269
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 147 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats129 yes · 122 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 69 more.

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-152/to-amend-hr-2461-defense-authorization-to-prohibit-civilians (accessed 2026-10-17).