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House roll call 184 · 101st Congress · Aug 1, 1989

To approve the motion to have the committee to rise and report the bill back to the house.

On Aug 1, 1989, the House voted 197–227. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 161–92, Republicans 37–136. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
197
No
227
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 1, 1989

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 136 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats161 yes · 92 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve the motion to have the committee…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-184/to-approve-the-motion-to-have-the-committee-to (accessed 2026-10-17).