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House roll call 842 · 101st Congress · Oct 21, 1990

To amend HR 5399, legislative branch appropriations act, 1991, to reduce all funds not required to be appropriated by law.

On Oct 21, 1990, the House voted 191–222 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 5399). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 45–200, Republicans 147–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
191
No
222
Did not vote
29
Date
Oct 21, 1990

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 200 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5399: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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, “To amend HR 5399, legislative branch…: House Vote, Oct 21, 1990,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-842/to-amend-hr-5399-legislative-branch-appropriations-act-1991 (accessed 2026-10-17).