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House roll call 440 · 102nd Congress · Feb 5, 1992

Creating a task force of members of the foreign affairs committee to investigate certain allegations concerning the holding of americans as hostages by iran in

On Feb 5, 1992, the House voted 217–192 on “On Agreeing to the Resolution” (HRES 258). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 216–34, Republicans 0–158, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
217
No
192
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 5, 1992

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 158 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 34 no · 20 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, “Creating a task force of members of the…: House Vote, Feb 5, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-440/creating-a-task-force-of-members-of-the-foreign (accessed 2026-10-17).