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House roll call 216 · 101st Congress · Sep 12, 1989

To suspend the rules and pass HR 2978, flag protection, to protect the physical integrity of the United States flag. (motion passed; two-thirds of those present

On Sep 12, 1989, the House voted 380–38 (HR 2978). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–18, Republicans 153–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
380
No
38
Did not vote
18
Date
Sep 12, 1989

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 18 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2978: To amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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