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House roll call 465 · 101st Congress · May 10, 1990

Family and medical leave act of 1989

On May 10, 1990, the House voted 155–264 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 770). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 26–226, Republicans 131–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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.

Result
Failed
Yes
155
No
264
Did not vote
21
Date
May 10, 1990

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 39 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 226 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “Family and medical leave act of 1989: House Vote, May 10, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-465/family-and-medical-leave-act-of-1989 (accessed 2026-10-18).