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House roll call 250 · 102nd Congress · Sep 16, 1991

Department of defense authorization for fiscal years 1992 and 1993

On Sep 16, 1991, the House voted 220–145 on “Previous question on motion to instruct conferees” (HR 2100). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 84–140, Republicans 136–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
Passed
Yes
220
No
145
Did not vote
76
Date
Sep 16, 1991

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 4 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats84 yes · 140 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

The bill

H.R. 2100: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1992 and 1993 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for fiscal years 1992 and 1993, 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, “Department of defense authorization for…: House Vote, Sep 16, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-250/department-of-defense-authorization-for-fiscal-years-1992-and (accessed 2026-10-17).