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House roll call 593 · 101st Congress · Jul 17, 1990

Balanced budget constitutional amendment

On Jul 17, 1990, the House voted 279–150 on “On Passage” (HJRES 268). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 111–145, Republicans 170–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 116 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
279
No
150
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 17, 1990

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats111 yes · 145 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 36 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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Capitol Receipts, “Balanced budget constitutional amendment: House Vote, Jul 17, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-593/balanced-budget-constitutional-amendment (accessed 2026-10-13).