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House roll call 330 · 101st Congress · Nov 8, 1989

To amend HR 1465, oil pollution limits, to prohibit state or local liability limits higher than those set in this legislation.

On Nov 8, 1989, the House voted 171–252 (HR 1465). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–186, Republicans 108–66. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
171
No
252
Did not vote
20
Date
Nov 8, 1989

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 66 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 186 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 49 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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