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House roll call 635 · 96th Congress · Dec 11, 1979

To recommit H.R. 4962 with instructions to add an amendment requiring parental consent before family planning services and supplies could be made available to m

On Dec 11, 1979, the House voted 163–225 (HR 4962). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–189, Republicans 105–41. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
163
No
225
Did not vote
42
Date
Dec 11, 1979

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 41 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 189 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 24 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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