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House roll call 339 · 96th Congress · Jul 24, 1979

To discharge the committee of the judiciary from further consideration of H. J. RES. 74, a proposed constitutional amendment dealing with school busing. (motion

On Jul 24, 1979, the House voted 227–183 (HJR 74). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 105–165, Republicans 128–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 130 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
227
No
183
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 25 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 165 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 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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