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House roll call 480 · 101st Congress · May 22, 1990

Americans with disabilities act of 1990

On May 22, 1990, the House voted 143–280 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2273). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 8–245, Republicans 137–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
143
No
280
Did not vote
16
Date
May 22, 1990

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 37 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 245 no · 11 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, “Americans with disabilities act of 1990: House Vote, May 22, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-480/americans-with-disabilities-act-of-1990 (accessed 2026-10-17).