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House roll call 596 · 101st Congress · Jul 18, 1990

To amend HR 5268, rural development, agriculture, and related agencies appropriations act, 1991, to reduce the discretionary spending in the bill by 2 percent,

On Jul 18, 1990, the House voted 202–216 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5268). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 59–193, Republicans 145–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
202
No
216
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 18, 1990

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 26 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 193 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

H.R. 5268: Making appropriations for Rural Development, Agriculture, and related Agencies programs 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 5268, rural development…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-596/to-amend-hr-5268-rural-development-agriculture-and-related (accessed 2026-10-17).