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House roll call 592 · 96th Congress · Nov 15, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 486, the rule permitting floor consideration of H.R. 2626, hospital cost containment. (motion passed)

On Nov 15, 1979, the House voted 259–129 (HRES 486). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–24, Republicans 35–105. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
259
No
129
Did not vote
51
Date
Nov 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 105 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats225 yes · 24 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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