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House roll call 16 · 101st Congress · Apr 5, 1989

To pass HR 18, uniform poll closing, to establish a single poll closing time in the continental United States for presidential general elections.

On Apr 5, 1989, the House voted 237–154 (HR 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 184–47, Republicans 57–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
237
No
154
Did not vote
46
Date
Apr 5, 1989

By party

  • Republicans57 yes · 109 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats184 yes · 47 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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