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House roll call 491 · 96th Congress · Oct 10, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061, restricting the federal law enforcement assistance administration, by permitting formula grant funds to be used to purchase equipment or har

On Oct 10, 1979, the House voted 181–224 (HR 2061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 94–161, Republicans 88–63. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 157 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
181
No
224
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 10, 1979

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 63 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats94 yes · 161 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 77 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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