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House roll call 161 · 101st Congress · Jul 26, 1989

To amend HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense department authorization, to prohibit use of fiscal 1990 funds for procurement of missiles for the MX rail-garrison pro

On Jul 26, 1989, the House voted 224–197 (HR 2461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 203–47, Republicans 21–151. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
224
No
197
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 26, 1989

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 151 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 47 no · 14 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, fiscal 1990-91 defense…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-161/to-amend-hr-2461-fiscal-1990-91-defense-department (accessed 2026-10-17).