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House roll call 562 · 96th Congress · Nov 2, 1979

To amend H.R. 5129, amending and extending the higher education act of 1965, by providing for a program of student loan forgiveness for military service. (motio

On Nov 2, 1979, the House voted 236–115 (HR 5129). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–88, Republicans 100–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 115 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
236
No
115
Did not vote
88
Date
Nov 2, 1979

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 27 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 88 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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