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House roll call 640 · 96th Congress · Dec 12, 1979

To pass S. 423, promoting commerce by establishing a national goal for the development of expeditious mechanisms for the resolution of consumer controversies. (

On Dec 12, 1979, the House voted 207–195 (S 423). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–72, Republicans 25–129. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 97 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
207
No
195
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 12, 1979

By party

  • Republicans25 yes · 129 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 72 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

S. 423: A bill to promote commerce by establishing a national goal for the development and maintenance of effective, fair, inexpensive, and expeditious mechanisms for the resolution of consumer controversies, and for other purposes.

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 pass S. 423, promoting commerce by…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-640/to-pass-s-423-promoting-commerce-by-establishing-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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