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House roll call 206 · 101st Congress · Aug 4, 1989

To amend HR 3015, transportation appropriations 1990, to not allow the secretary of transportation the authority to give funds to AMTRAK.

On Aug 4, 1989, the House voted 43–372 (HR 3015). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–242, Republicans 41–131. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 44 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
43
No
372
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 4, 1989

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 131 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 242 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3015: Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation 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 amend HR 3015, transportation…: House Vote, Aug 4, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-206/to-amend-hr-3015-transportation-appropriations-1990-to-not (accessed 2026-10-17).