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House roll call 185 · 101st Congress · Aug 1, 1989

To sustain a point of order against the ridge amendment to HR 2991, commerce, state and justice appropriations, to restrict the use of appropriated funds to cou

On Aug 1, 1989, the House voted 288–134 (HR 2991). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–9, Republicans 47–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
288
No
134
Did not vote
21
Date
Aug 1, 1989

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 125 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2991: Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related 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 sustain a point of order against the…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-185/to-sustain-a-point-of-order-against-the-ridge (accessed 2026-10-17).