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House roll call 609 · 101st Congress · Jul 20, 1990

To amend HR 5115, equity and excellence in education act of 1990, to propose changes in policy to remedy the current student loan deficit situation.

On Jul 20, 1990, the House voted 122–264 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5115). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 21–214, Republicans 104–56. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
122
No
264
Did not vote
48
Date
Jul 20, 1990

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 56 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 214 no · 29 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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