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House roll call 702 · 101st Congress · Sep 19, 1990

National defense authorization act for fiscal year 1991

On Sep 19, 1990, the House voted 256–155 on “On Passage” (HR 4739). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 226–20, Republicans 35–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
256
No
155
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 19, 1990

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 139 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 20 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4739: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1991 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

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, “National defense authorization act for…: House Vote, Sep 19, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-702/national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-1991 (accessed 2026-10-17).