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House roll call 96 · 101st Congress · Jun 22, 1989

To amend HR 2655, foreign aid authorization, to permit the prohibition concerning abortion to the extent that is consistent with United States law.

On Jun 22, 1989, the House voted 163–229 (HR 2655). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 137–94, Republicans 27–136. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 121 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.

Yes
163
No
229
Did not vote
49
Date
Jun 22, 1989

By party

  • Republicans27 yes · 136 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 94 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 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 2655, foreign aid authorization…: House Vote, Jun 22, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-H-96/to-amend-hr-2655-foreign-aid-authorization-to-permit (accessed 2026-10-17).