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House roll call 458 · 101st Congress · May 8, 1990

Biological weapons act of 1989

On May 8, 1990, the House voted 408–0 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 237). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 240–0, Republicans 170–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
408
No
0
Did not vote
33
Date
May 8, 1990

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Biological weapons act of 1989: House Vote, May 8, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-458/biological-weapons-act-of-1989 (accessed 2026-10-17).