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House roll call 477 · 96th Congress · Sep 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 2795, amending the international travel act of 1961 to authorize additional appropriations. (motion passed)

On Sep 28, 1979, the House voted 239–48 (HR 2795). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–17, Republicans 64–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
239
No
48
Did not vote
149
Date
Sep 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 31 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 17 no · 84 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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