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House roll call 161 · 96th Congress · May 31, 1979

To amend H.R. 2575, a bill authorizing supplemental appropriations for the department of defense, by prohibiting use of research funds for development and evalu

On May 31, 1979, the House voted 88–311 (HR 2575). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–174, Republicans 8–139. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 90 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
88
No
311
Did not vote
37
Date
May 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 139 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 174 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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