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House roll call 409 · 96th Congress · Sep 7, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H.R. 79, a bill for postal reorganization. (motion passed)

On Sep 7, 1979, the House voted 341–3 (HR 79). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–2, Republicans 128–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
341
No
3
Did not vote
93
Date
Sep 7, 1979

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 2 no · 62 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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