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House roll call 592 · 101st Congress · Jul 17, 1990

To amend HJ RES 268, proposed constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget, to provide for an effective date of fiscal year 1995 or the second year aft

On Jul 17, 1990, the House voted 276–152 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HJRES 268). Result: Agreed to. By party: Democrats 108–148, Republicans 170–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
Agreed to
Yes
276
No
152
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 17, 1990

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 148 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 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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