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House roll call 837 · 101st Congress · Oct 20, 1990

District of columbia appropriation, 1991

On Oct 20, 1990, the House voted 184–211 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (HR 5311). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 166–74, Republicans 22–138. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
184
No
211
Did not vote
43
Date
Oct 20, 1990

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 138 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats166 yes · 74 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

H.R. 5311: Making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activites chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 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, “District of columbia appropriation, 1991: House Vote, Oct 20, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-837/district-of-columbia-appropriation-1991 (accessed 2026-10-17).