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House roll call 89 · 102nd Congress · May 15, 1991

(house rejected the solomon amendment that sought to establish a random controlled substances testing program for employees of the department of state.)

On May 15, 1991, the House voted 145–265 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 1415). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 27–222, Republicans 118–42, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
145
No
265
Did not vote
31
Date
May 15, 1991

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 42 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 222 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1415: To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1992 and 1993 for the Department of State, 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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