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House roll call 357 · 96th Congress · Jul 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 2462, maritime authorizations, by prohibiting use of funds authorized for construction differential subsidies to construct any vessel which will h

On Jul 27, 1979, the House voted 196–183 (HR 2462). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 74–162, Republicans 123–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
196
No
183
Did not vote
60
Date
Jul 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 21 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 162 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 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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