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House roll call 352 · 96th Congress · Jul 25, 1979

To amend H.R. 3920, unemployment compensation commission, by striking language extending until january 1, 1982 the exclusion of certain alien farm workers from

On Jul 25, 1979, the House voted 85–325 (HR 3920). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–177, Republicans 3–149. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 85 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
85
No
325
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 149 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 177 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

The bill

H.R. 3920: A bill to amend the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976 with respect to the National Commission on Unemployment Compensation, 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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