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House roll call 8 · 102nd Congress · Jan 12, 1991

To authorize the use of United States armed forces pursuant to united nations security council resolution 678

On Jan 12, 1991, the House voted 250–183 on “On passage (michel/solarz)” (HJRES 77). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 86–179, Republicans 164–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
250
No
183
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 12, 1991

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats86 yes · 179 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 9 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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