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House roll call 166 · 101st Congress · Jul 27, 1989

To amend HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense department authorization, to eliminate funds for procurement of binary chemical munitions.

On Jul 27, 1989, the House voted 160–260 (HR 2461). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 145–101, Republicans 15–160. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 116 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
160
No
260
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 27, 1989

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 160 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats145 yes · 101 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 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 27, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-166/to-amend-hr-2461-fiscal-1990-91-defense-department (accessed 2026-10-17).