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House roll call 890 · 102nd Congress · Oct 5, 1992

Cable television consumer protection and competition act of 1992

On Oct 5, 1992, the House voted 308–114 on “Passage, objections ofthe President notwithstanding” (S 12). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 230–29, Republicans 77–85, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
308
No
114
Did not vote
18
Date
Oct 5, 1992

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 85 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 29 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

The bill

S. 12: A bill to amend title VI of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure carriage on cable television of local news and other programming and to restore the right of local regulatory authorities to regulate cable television rates, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Cable television consumer protection and…: House Vote, Oct 5, 1992,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/102-H-890/cable-television-consumer-protection-and-competition-act-of-1992 (accessed 2026-10-17).