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House roll call 227 · 101st Congress · Sep 20, 1989

To pass HR 1659, aviation security, to improve airport security measures and providing funds to help in the acquisition of the appropriate equipment.

On Sep 20, 1989, the House voted 392–31 (HR 1659). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–2, Republicans 144–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
392
No
31
Did not vote
18
Date
Sep 20, 1989

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 29 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 2 no · 12 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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