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House roll call 206 · 96th Congress · Jun 13, 1979

To close conference committee meetings on S. 429 at such times as classified national security information is under consideration, except that any member of con

On Jun 13, 1979, the House voted 397–16 (S 429). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–15, Republicans 153–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
397
No
16
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 15 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 429: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979, in addition to amounts previously authorized for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and other weapons, and for research, development, test, and evaluation for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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