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House roll call 502 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To resolve into the committee of the whole for consideration of H.R. 2061, restructuring leaa. (motion passed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 320–15 (HR 2061). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–9, Republicans 120–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
320
No
15
Did not vote
103
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 6 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats202 yes · 9 no · 69 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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