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House roll call 329 · 101st Congress · Nov 8, 1989

To amend HR 1465, oil pollution limits, to allow a party to be able to seek redress under either federal or state law, but not both.

On Nov 8, 1989, the House voted 169–251 (HR 1465). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–202, Republicans 125–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
169
No
251
Did not vote
23
Date
Nov 8, 1989

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 49 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 202 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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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