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House roll call 542 · 101st Congress · Jun 20, 1990

Federal employees political activities act of 1989

On Jun 20, 1990, the House voted 327–93 on “On presidential veto” (HR 20). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 246–3, Republicans 85–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
Passed
Yes
327
No
93
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 20, 1990

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 90 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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