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House roll call 505 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061 by striking the national priority grant program. (motion failed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 85–197 (HR 2061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–153, Republicans 67–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
85
No
197
Did not vote
155
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 46 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 153 no · 108 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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