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House roll call 645 · 96th Congress · Dec 13, 1979

To agree to a substitute for H.R. 3282, asbestos school hazard control, that permits states to use up to 1% of their federal elementary and secondary education

On Dec 13, 1979, the House voted 133–262 (HR 3282). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–231, Republicans 113–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
133
No
262
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 13, 1979

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 37 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 231 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute for H.R. 3282…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-645/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-h-r-3282 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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