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House roll call 770 · 101st Congress · Oct 5, 1990

To amend HR 5269, comprehensive crime control act of 1990, to modify provisions relating to racially discriminatory death penalty sentences.

On Oct 5, 1990, the House voted 217–186 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5269). Result: Agreed to. By party: Democrats 199–36, Republicans 19–151. 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

Agreed to

Yes

217

No

186

Did not vote

38

Date

Oct 5, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.