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House roll call 157 · 101st Congress · Jul 26, 1989

To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense department authorization, to stop production of the stealth bomber except for the develop

On Jul 26, 1989, the House voted 144–279 (HR 2461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–134, Republicans 28–146. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 145 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
144
No
279
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 26, 1989

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 146 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 134 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 65 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 in the nature of a substitute HR…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-157/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).