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House roll call 254 · 102nd Congress · Sep 17, 1991

Unemployment insurance reform act

On Sep 17, 1991, the House voted 129–279 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3040). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 7–244, Republicans 122–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
129
No
279
Did not vote
33
Date
Sep 17, 1991

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 34 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 244 no · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “Unemployment insurance reform act: House Vote, Sep 17, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-254/unemployment-insurance-reform-act (accessed 2026-10-17).