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House roll call 572 · 96th Congress · Nov 9, 1979

To pass H.R. 2603, fiscal 1980 appropriation authorization for the department of energy for national security programs. (motion passed)

On Nov 9, 1979, the House voted 304–28 (HR 2603). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–27, Republicans 122–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
304
No
28
Did not vote
104
Date
Nov 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 2 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats185 yes · 27 no · 68 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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