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House roll call 512 · 96th Congress · Oct 16, 1979

To pass H.R. 3916, alcohol and drug abuse prevention. (motion passed)

On Oct 16, 1979, the House voted 396–8 (HR 3916). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–2, Republicans 142–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
396
No
8
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 2 no · 24 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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