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House roll call 327 · 101st Congress · Nov 8, 1989

To amend the miller (d, ca) amendment to HR 1465, oil pollution limits, to remove provisions that dealt with state authority as it related to cleanups.

On Nov 8, 1989, the House voted 151–270 (HR 1465). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–198, Republicans 101–72. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
151
No
270
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 8, 1989

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 72 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 198 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

H.R. 1465: To establish limitations on liability for damages resulting from oil pollution, to establish a fund for the payment of compensation for such damages, and for other purposes.

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 amend the miller (d, ca) amendment to HR…: House Vote, Nov 8, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-327/to-amend-the-miller-d-ca-amendment-to-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).