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House roll call 538 · 101st Congress · Jun 19, 1990

To amend HR 5019, energy and water development appropriations act, 1991, to provide a 2 percent across-the-board cut in all discretionary accounts in the bill.

On Jun 19, 1990, the House voted 175–232 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5019). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 49–191, Republicans 126–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
175
No
232
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 19, 1990

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 42 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 191 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

The bill

H.R. 5019: Making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, and for other purposes.

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 amend HR 5019, energy and water…: House Vote, Jun 19, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-538/to-amend-hr-5019-energy-and-water-development-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).