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House roll call 596 · 96th Congress · Nov 16, 1979

To instruct conferees to agree to language in Senate amendments to H.R. 2440, airport and airway development, relating to the solicitation of individuals at air

On Nov 16, 1979, the House voted 247–106 (HR 2440). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 147–79, Republicans 102–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 108 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
247
No
106
Did not vote
83
Date
Nov 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans102 yes · 29 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats147 yes · 79 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

The bill

H.R. 2440: A bill to repeal the prohibition against the expenditure of certain discretionary funds under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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