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House roll call 758 · 101st Congress · Oct 3, 1990

To amend HR 5269, comprehensive crime control act of 1990, to change the sentence for certain crimes from the death penalty to mandatory life imprisonment witho

On Oct 3, 1990, the House voted 102–322 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5269). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 96–159, Republicans 6–164. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 102 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
102
No
322
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 3, 1990

By party

  • Republicans6 yes · 164 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats96 yes · 159 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 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, “To amend HR 5269, comprehensive crime…: House Vote, Oct 3, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-758/to-amend-hr-5269-comprehensive-crime-control-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).