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House roll call 57 · 96th Congress · Mar 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 1787, a bill to authorize a supplemental appropriation to the national aeronautics and space administration for research and development. (motion p

On Mar 28, 1979, the House voted 354–39 (HR 1787). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–35, Republicans 140–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 40 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
354
No
39
Did not vote
44
Date
Mar 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 35 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1787: A bill to authorize a supplemental appropriation to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for Research and Development.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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