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House roll call 256 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To pass H.R. 1046, a bill enlarging the civil and criminal jurisdiction of U.S. Magistrates. (motion passed)

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 374–42 (HR 1046). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–23, Republicans 135–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 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
374
No
42
Did not vote
18
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 23 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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