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House roll call 479 · 101st Congress · May 22, 1990

To amend HR 2273, americans with disabilities act of 1990, to provide that victims of job discrimination based on a disability would be entitled only to remedie

On May 22, 1990, the House voted 192–227 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 2273). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 46–205, Republicans 148–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
192
No
227
Did not vote
20
Date
May 22, 1990

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 24 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 205 no · 13 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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