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House roll call 31 · 102nd Congress · Mar 7, 1991

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On Mar 7, 1991, the House voted 177–240 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1281). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 23–233, Republicans 154–6, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 29 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
177
No
240
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 7, 1991

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 233 no · 14 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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