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House roll call 544 · 102nd Congress · May 13, 1992

Shipbuilding trade reform act of 1992

On May 13, 1992, the House voted 179–237 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 2056). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 61–194, Republicans 118–42, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 103 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
179
No
237
Did not vote
25
Date
May 13, 1992

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 42 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats61 yes · 194 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

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, “Shipbuilding trade reform act of 1992: House Vote, May 13, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-544/shipbuilding-trade-reform-act-of-1992 (accessed 2026-10-17).