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House roll call 607 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To agree to H. RES. 472, the rule providing for floor consideration of H.R. 2608, nuclear regulatory commission authorization. (motion passed)

On Nov 27, 1979, the House voted 296–77 (HRES 472). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–16, Republicans 77–61. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
296
No
77
Did not vote
66
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 61 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 16 no · 44 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 agree to H. RES. 472, the rule providing…: House Vote, Nov 27, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-607/to-agree-to-h-res-472-the-rule-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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