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House roll call 612 · 96th Congress · Nov 28, 1979

To pass H.R. 2222, amending the national labor relations act to clarify the scope of its coverage regarding medical housestaff. (motion failed)

On Nov 28, 1979, the House voted 167–227 (HR 2222). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 151–101, Republicans 19–129. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
167
No
227
Did not vote
40
Date
Nov 28, 1979

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 129 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats151 yes · 101 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 40 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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