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House roll call 586 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To pass H.R. 2727, modifing the method of establishing quotas on the importation of certain meat, and to include within such quotas certain meat products. (moti

On Nov 14, 1979, the House voted 352–48 (HR 2727). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–35, Republicans 133–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
352
No
48
Did not vote
37
Date
Nov 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 35 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2727: A bill to modify the method of establishing quotas on the importation of certain meat, to include within such quotas certain meat products, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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