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House roll call 295 · 101st Congress · Oct 25, 1989

To pass, over President bush's veto, HR 2990, labor-HHS appropriations, to give funds to these departments and related agencies. (veto sustained; two- thirds of

On Oct 25, 1989, the House voted 231–191 (HR 2990). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–59, Republicans 42–133. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 101 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
231
No
191
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 133 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats191 yes · 59 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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