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House roll call 340 · 96th Congress · Jul 24, 1979

To order the previous question on H. J. RES. 74, school busing. (motion failed)

On Jul 24, 1979, the House voted 172–251 (HJR 74). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 156–117, Republicans 19–136. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 136 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
172
No
251
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 136 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats156 yes · 117 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 56 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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