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House roll call 156 · 101st Congress · Jul 26, 1989

To amend HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense department authorization, to authorize funds for the stealth production providing that it continues to meet performance

On Jul 26, 1989, the House voted 176–244 (HR 2461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–194, Republicans 124–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
176
No
244
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 26, 1989

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 50 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 194 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 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, fiscal 1990-91 defense…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-156/to-amend-hr-2461-fiscal-1990-91-defense-department (accessed 2026-10-17).