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House roll call 5 · 101st Congress · Feb 7, 1989

To suspend the rules and pass H J RES 129, federal pay raise disapproval to reject the President's recommendations for certain legislative, judicial, and execut

On Feb 7, 1989, the House voted 380–48 (HJRES 129). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–40, Republicans 167–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
380
No
48
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 7, 1989

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 40 no · 10 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, “To suspend the rules and pass H J RES 129…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-5/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).