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House roll call 511 · 96th Congress · Oct 16, 1979

To pass H.R. 3303, to authorize appropriations for the department of justice for fiscal year 1980. (motion passed)

On Oct 16, 1979, the House voted 386–24 (HR 3033). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–9, Republicans 137–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
386
No
24
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 16 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats250 yes · 9 no · 21 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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