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House roll call 84 · 96th Congress · Apr 24, 1979

To pass H.R. 1301, amending title 18 of the U.S. Code to allow the transportation to a foreign country of material concerning a lottery authorized by that forei

On Apr 24, 1979, the House voted 269–121 (HR 1301). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 193–51, Republicans 78–70. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 121 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
269
No
121
Did not vote
48
Date
Apr 24, 1979

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 70 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats193 yes · 51 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 more.

The bill

H.R. 1301: A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to allow the transportation or mailing to a foreign country of material concerning a lottery authorized by that foreign country, 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 H.R. 1301, amending title 18 of the…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-H-84/to-pass-h-r-1301-amending-title-18-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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