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House roll call 85 · 102nd Congress · May 14, 1991

Niobrara scenic river designation act of 1991

On May 14, 1991, the House voted 333–71 on “On Passage” (S 248). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 241–5, Republicans 91–66, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
333
No
71
Did not vote
37
Date
May 14, 1991

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 66 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 5 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 248: A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Niobrara River in Nebraska and a segment of the Missouri River in Nebraska and South Dakota as components of the wild and scenic rivers system, 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, “Niobrara scenic river designation act of 1991: House Vote, May 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-85/niobrara-scenic-river-designation-act-of-1991 (accessed 2026-10-17).