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House roll call 519 · 96th Congress · Oct 18, 1979

To limit debate on kostmayer amendment to H.R. 3000. (see RC 582) (motion passed)

On Oct 18, 1979, the House voted 252–133 (HR 3000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–21, Republicans 35–112. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
252
No
133
Did not vote
55
Date
Oct 18, 1979

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 112 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 21 no · 42 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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