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House roll call 289 · 101st Congress · Oct 24, 1989

To approve H RES 271, the rule under which the resolution, HJ RES 423, was considered.

On Oct 24, 1989, the House voted 255–147 (HRES 271). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–13, Republicans 25–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
255
No
147
Did not vote
41
Date
Oct 24, 1989

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 134 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 13 no · 21 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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