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House roll call 593 · 96th Congress · Nov 15, 1979

To agree to a substitute for interstate and foreign commerce committee substitute amendment to H.R. 2626, hospital cost containment. The gephardt amendment pro

On Nov 15, 1979, the House voted 234–166 (HR 2626). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–163, Republicans 138–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
234
No
166
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 15, 1979

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 8 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats102 yes · 163 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute for interstate and…: House Vote, Nov 15, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-593/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-interstate-and-foreign (accessed 2026-10-16).

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