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House roll call 59 · 101st Congress · May 24, 1989

To pass HR 2442, anti-drug abuse funding, to provide additional funds for the programs authorized in the anti-drug abuse act of 1988 by transferring certain fun

On May 24, 1989, the House voted 205–213 (HR 2442). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 199–48, Republicans 6–165. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
205
No
213
Did not vote
25
Date
May 24, 1989

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 165 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 48 no · 17 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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