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House roll call 683 · 101st Congress · Sep 17, 1990

Free mailing privileges for members of the armed forces participating in temporary overseas deployment in arduous circumstances

On Sep 17, 1990, the House voted 227–142 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 5611). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 78–139, Republicans 154–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
227
No
142
Did not vote
67
Date
Sep 17, 1990

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 139 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “Free mailing privileges for members of the…: House Vote, Sep 17, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-683/free-mailing-privileges-for-members-of-the-armed-forces (accessed 2026-10-17).