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House roll call 63 · 101st Congress · Jun 1, 1989

To pass HR 2392, oil shale land sale, to restrict the sale of public oil-shale lands to claimholders who completed applications before january 24, 1989.

On Jun 1, 1989, the House voted 301–80 (HR 2392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–0, Republicans 81–83. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
301
No
80
Did not vote
56
Date
Jun 1, 1989

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 83 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 0 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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