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House roll call 334 · 101st Congress · Nov 9, 1989

To amend HR 1465, oil pollution limit, to change the liability standards so that liability limits would not apply to spills due to negligence as opposed to gros

On Nov 9, 1989, the House voted 185–197 (HR 1465). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 155–74, Republicans 37–129. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
185
No
197
Did not vote
48
Date
Nov 9, 1989

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 129 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats155 yes · 74 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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