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House roll call 187 · 101st Congress · Aug 1, 1989

To pass HR 2991, commerce, state and justice appropriations, to exempt from antitrust laws certain activities relating to alleviation of the negative impact of

On Aug 1, 1989, the House voted 258–165 (HR 2991). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–45, Republicans 52–120. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
258
No
165
Did not vote
20
Date
Aug 1, 1989

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 120 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 45 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

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 pass HR 2991, commerce, state and justice…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-187/to-pass-hr-2991-commerce-state-and-justice-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).