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House roll call 591 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To amend H.R. 2313, FTC authorization, by prohibiting the federal trade commission from promulgating its proposed formula rule. (motion passed)

On Nov 14, 1979, the House voted 223–147 (HR 2323). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–135, Republicans 115–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
223
No
147
Did not vote
65
Date
Nov 14, 1979

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 14 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats111 yes · 135 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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