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House roll call 162 · 96th Congress · May 31, 1979

To amend H.R. 2575, a bill authorizing supplemental appropriations for the department of defense, by prohibiting the secretary from proceeding with full scale e

On May 31, 1979, the House voted 100–291 (HR 2575). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–160, Republicans 10–132. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 101 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
100
No
291
Did not vote
47
Date
May 31, 1979

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 132 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 160 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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