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House roll call 178 · 101st Congress · Jul 28, 1989

To pass HR 2989, treasury, postal service appropriations, to give funds to the treasury department, executive office of the President, U.S. Postal service and o

On Jul 28, 1989, the House voted 376–26 (HR 2989). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–9, Republicans 145–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
376
No
26
Did not vote
39
Date
Jul 28, 1989

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 19 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 9 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2989: Making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1990, 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 pass HR 2989, treasury, postal service…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-178/to-pass-hr-2989-treasury-postal-service-appropriations-to (accessed 2026-10-17).