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House roll call 859 · 101st Congress · Oct 24, 1990

Waiving certain points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4739; defense authorization act for fy 1991

On Oct 24, 1990, the House voted 238–161 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 521). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 236–5, Republicans 2–156. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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
Passed
Yes
238
No
161
Did not vote
44
Date
Oct 24, 1990

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 156 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 5 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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