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House roll call 516 · 96th Congress · Oct 17, 1979

To recommit S. 832, federal election campaign authorization, with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment that would strike language PL

On Oct 17, 1979, the House voted 189–222 (S 832). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 65–196, Republicans 124–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
189
No
222
Did not vote
29
Date
Oct 17, 1979

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 26 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 196 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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