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House roll call 507 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 2061 by extending the coverage of the public safety officers death benefits act administered by the leaa to rescue squad personnel. (motion passed

On Oct 12, 1979, the House voted 180–99 (HR 2061). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 120–51, Republicans 63–48. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 99 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
180
No
99
Did not vote
158
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 48 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats120 yes · 51 no · 109 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 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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