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House roll call 217 · 101st Congress · Sep 12, 1989

To suspend the rules and pass HR 982, postal service fund, to make changes in the way the postal service fund is handled budgetarily. (motion passed; two- third

On Sep 12, 1989, the House voted 405–11 (HR 982). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 244–3, Republicans 164–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
405
No
11
Did not vote
24
Date
Sep 12, 1989

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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