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House roll call 609 · 96th Congress · Nov 28, 1979

To pass S. CON. RES. 53, second budget resolution. (motion passed)

On Nov 28, 1979, the House voted 206–186 (SCR 53). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–46, Republicans 3–153. 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
206
No
186
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 153 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 46 no · 18 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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