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House roll call 29 · 102nd Congress · Mar 7, 1991

H.R.1281 by whitten (d-MS) -- dire emergency supplemental appropriations for consequences of operation desert shield/desert storm, food stamps, unemployment com

On Mar 7, 1991, the House voted 24–397 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1281). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 13–245, Republicans 11–151, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
24
No
397
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 7, 1991

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 151 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 245 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1281: Making dire emergency supplemental appropriations for the consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, food stamps, unemployment compensation administration, veterans compensation and pensions, and urgent needs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, 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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