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House roll call 276 · 101st Congress · Oct 12, 1989

To amend HR 2978, flag protection, to protect the physical integrity of the flag.

On Oct 12, 1989, the House voted 371–43 (HR 2978). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–25, Republicans 155–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
371
No
43
Did not vote
27
Date
Oct 12, 1989

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 18 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 25 no · 21 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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