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House roll call 28 · 101st Congress · Apr 18, 1989

To pass HJ RES 165, military-base closings, to disapprove the joint resolution recommended by the commission on base realignment and closure.

On Apr 18, 1989, the House voted 43–381. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–228, Republicans 17–153. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
43
No
381
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 18, 1989

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 153 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 228 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass HJ RES 165, military-base closings…: House Vote, Apr 18, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-28/to-pass-hj-res-165-military-base-closings-to (accessed 2026-10-17).