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House roll call 765 · 101st Congress · Oct 4, 1990

To amend HR 5269, comprehensive crime control act of 1990, to reduce to six months the deadline under which death row prisoners must file habeas corpus petition

On Oct 4, 1990, the House voted 188–239 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5269). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 171–83, Republicans 17–156. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
188
No
239
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 4, 1990

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 156 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 83 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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 4, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-765/to-amend-hr-5269-comprehensive-crime-control-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).