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House roll call 272 · 102nd Congress · Oct 1, 1991

Emergency unemployment compensation act

On Oct 1, 1991, the House voted 300–118 on “On Agreeing to the Conference Report” (S 1722). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 244–11, Republicans 55–107, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
300
No
118
Did not vote
23
Date
Oct 1, 1991

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 107 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats244 yes · 11 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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, “Emergency unemployment compensation act: House Vote, Oct 1, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-272/emergency-unemployment-compensation-act (accessed 2026-10-17).