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House roll call 608 · 96th Congress · Nov 28, 1979

To commit S. CON. RES. 53, second budget resolution, with instructions to reduce the total amount of new budget authority and outlays, excluding national defens

On Nov 28, 1979, the House voted 187–207 (SCR 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–218, Republicans 155–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
187
No
207
Did not vote
18
Date
Nov 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats46 yes · 218 no · 16 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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