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House roll call 249 · 96th Congress · Jun 21, 1979

To amend H.R. 111 by prohibiting the disposal of U.S. Property except pursuant to law enacted by Congress after december 30, 1979. (motion failed)

On Jun 21, 1979, the House voted 177–248 (HR 111). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–209, Republicans 117–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
177
No
248
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 21, 1979

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 41 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 209 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 more.

The bill

H.R. 111: A bill to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal and provide for the exercise of the rights and performance of the duties of the United States provided in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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