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House roll call 168 · 101st Congress · Jul 27, 1989

To amend HR 2461, fiscal 1990-91 defense department authorization, to prohibit funding for chemical munition projectiles production.

On Jul 27, 1989, the House voted 240–179 (HR 2461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–48, Republicans 40–133. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
240
No
179
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 27, 1989

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 133 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 48 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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-168/to-amend-hr-2461-fiscal-1990-91-defense-department (accessed 2026-10-17).