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House roll call 577 · 96th Congress · Nov 9, 1979

To adjourn until nov. 13, 1979. (motion passed)

On Nov 9, 1979, the House voted 161–89. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–19, Republicans 30–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
161
No
89
Did not vote
183
Date
Nov 9, 1979

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 71 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 19 no · 124 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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