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House roll call 253 · 101st Congress · Oct 3, 1989

To approve the house journal of monday, october 2.

On Oct 3, 1989, the House voted 162–261. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–208, Republicans 119–54. 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
162
No
261
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 3, 1989

By party

  • Republicans119 yes · 54 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 208 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

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 approve the house journal of monday…: House Vote, Oct 3, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-253/to-approve-the-house-journal-of-monday-october-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).