1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. House vote 787 (102nd Congress)

House roll call 787 · 102nd Congress · Aug 6, 1992

Family preservation act of 1992

On Aug 6, 1992, the House voted 191–230 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 3603). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 32–226, Republicans 159–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
191
No
230
Did not vote
20
Date
Aug 6, 1992

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 226 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “Family preservation act of 1992: House Vote, Aug 6, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-787/family-preservation-act-of-1992 (accessed 2026-10-17).