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House roll call 580 · 96th Congress · Nov 13, 1979

To pass H.R. 5235, revising the special pay provisions for certain health professionals in the uniformed services. (motion passed)

On Nov 13, 1979, the House voted 377–10 (HR 5235). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–8, Republicans 140–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
377
No
10
Did not vote
49
Date
Nov 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 8 no · 31 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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