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House roll call 151 · 96th Congress · May 23, 1979

To pass H.R. 10, a bill authorizing actions for redress in cases involving deprivation of rights of institutionalized persons secured or protected by U.S. Laws

On May 23, 1979, the House voted 342–62 (HR 10). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–18, Republicans 105–44. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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
342
No
62
Did not vote
34
Date
May 23, 1979

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 44 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 18 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10: A bill to authorize actions for redress in cases involving deprivations of rights of institutionalized persons secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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