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House roll call 81 · 102nd Congress · May 9, 1991

Dire emergency supplemental appropriations for humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons in and around iraq for fy 1991

On May 9, 1991, the House voted 384–25 on “On Passage” (HR 2251). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 245–10, Republicans 138–15, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
384
No
25
Did not vote
32
Date
May 9, 1991

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 15 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2251: Making dire emergency supplemental appropriations from contributions of foreign governments and/or interest for humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons in and around Iraq as a result of the recent invasion of Kuwait and for peacekeeping activities, and for other urgent needs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1991, and for other purposes.

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, “Dire emergency supplemental appropriations…: House Vote, May 9, 1991,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-81/dire-emergency-supplemental-appropriations-for-humanitarian-assistance (accessed 2026-10-17).