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House roll call 199 · 102nd Congress · Jul 16, 1991

H.R.1989 by valentine (d-NC) -- american technology preeminence act of 1991 technology administration authorization act of 1991 emerging technologies and advanc

On Jul 16, 1991, the House voted 172–246 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1989). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 12–243, Republicans 160–2, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
172
No
246
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 16, 1991

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 243 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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