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House roll call 639 · 101st Congress · Jul 31, 1990

To increase the statutory limit on the public debt

On Jul 31, 1990, the House voted 221–205 on “On Passage” (HR 5355). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 178–77, Republicans 46–130. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
Passed
Yes
221
No
205
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 31, 1990

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 130 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 77 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 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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