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House roll call 560 · 96th Congress · Nov 1, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 465, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 4904, social welfare reform amendments of 1979. (motion passed)

On Nov 1, 1979, the House voted 202–181 (HRES 465). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–42, Republicans 1–147. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
202
No
181
Did not vote
40
Date
Nov 1, 1979

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 147 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats210 yes · 42 no · 28 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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