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House roll call 297 · 101st Congress · Oct 25, 1989

To pass HR 45, chinese and central american stability, to ask for a general accounting office investigation into conditions of displaced salvadorans and nicarag

On Oct 25, 1989, the House voted 258–162 (HR 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–38, Republicans 49–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
258
No
162
Did not vote
22
Date
Oct 25, 1989

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 125 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 38 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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 pass HR 45, chinese and central american…: House Vote, Oct 25, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-297/to-pass-hr-45-chinese-and-central-american-stability (accessed 2026-10-17).