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House roll call 261 · 101st Congress · Oct 5, 1989

To approve the house journal of wednesday, october 4.

On Oct 5, 1989, the House voted 292–91. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–9, Republicans 76–82. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
292
No
91
Did not vote
60
Date
Oct 5, 1989

By party

  • Republicans76 yes · 82 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 9 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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 wednesday…: House Vote, Oct 5, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-261/to-approve-the-house-journal-of-wednesday-october-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).