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House roll call 506 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061 by striking the mini-block program. (motion failed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 40–246 (HR 2061). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–162, Republicans 28–86. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 41 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
40
No
246
Did not vote
151
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 86 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 162 no · 105 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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