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House roll call 286 · 96th Congress · Jul 11, 1979

To pass H.R. 4537, approving and implementing the trade agreements negotiated under the trade act of 1974. (motion passed)

On Jul 11, 1979, the House voted 395–7 (HR 4537). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–5, Republicans 150–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
395
No
7
Did not vote
33
Date
Jul 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4537: A bill to approve and implement the trade agreements negotiated under the Trade Act of 1974, 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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