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House roll call 588 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To amend H.R. 2063, public works and economic development, by striking regional development commission language concerning the submission of multiyear developme

On Nov 14, 1979, the House voted 137–262 (HR 2063). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–231, Republicans 113–42. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
137
No
262
Did not vote
20
Date
Nov 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 42 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats34 yes · 231 no · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 2063, public works and…: House Vote, Nov 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-588/to-amend-h-r-2063-public-works-and-economic (accessed 2026-10-17).

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