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House roll call 6 · 101st Congress · Mar 15, 1989

To adopt HR 1231, eastern airlines strike resolution, to require the President to establish an emergency board to mediate between management and machinists at e

On Mar 15, 1989, the House voted 254–159 (HR 1231). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–4, Republicans 15–155. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 19 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
254
No
159
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 15, 1989

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 155 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 4 no · 21 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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