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House roll call 335 · 101st Congress · Nov 9, 1989

To pass HR 1465, oil pollution limitations, to set limits on liability and damages caused by oil spills and to establish a fund to help pay for those damages.

On Nov 9, 1989, the House voted 375–5 (HR 1465). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–0, Republicans 160–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
375
No
5
Did not vote
56
Date
Nov 9, 1989

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 7 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 pass HR 1465, oil pollution limitations…: House Vote, Nov 9, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-335/to-pass-hr-1465-oil-pollution-limitations-to-set (accessed 2026-10-17).