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House roll call 78 · 102nd Congress · May 8, 1991

(house rejected the staggers amendment in the nature of a substitute that sought to require the department of justice to establish a toll free number for dealer

On May 8, 1991, the House voted 193–234 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 7). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 85–178, Republicans 107–56, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 141 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
193
No
234
Did not vote
14
Date
May 8, 1991

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 56 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats85 yes · 178 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 61 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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