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House roll call 529 · 96th Congress · Oct 23, 1979

To pass H.R. 2172, a bill to implement the international sugar agreement, 1977, and to protect the welfare of consumers of sugar and of those engaged in the dom

On Oct 23, 1979, the House voted 158–249 (HR 2172). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 102–157, Republicans 56–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 158 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
158
No
249
Did not vote
33
Date
Oct 23, 1979

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 92 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats102 yes · 157 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 78 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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