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House roll call 13 · 96th Congress · Feb 27, 1979

To suspend the rules and pass S. 37, a bill that amends p.l. 96-630 by repealing the general summary provision on financial privacy.(motion passed; 2/3 required

On Feb 27, 1979, the House voted 362–5 (S 37). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–5, Republicans 138–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
362
No
5
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats226 yes · 5 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 37: A bill to repeal a section of P.L. 95-630.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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