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House roll call 140 · 96th Congress · May 16, 1979

To pass H.R. 39, providing for the designation and conservation of certain alaska public lands for national parks, wildlife refuge, and wilderness preservation

On May 16, 1979, the House voted 360–64 (HR 39). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–26, Republicans 117–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 66 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
360
No
64
Did not vote
11
Date
May 16, 1979

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 40 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 26 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 39: A bill to provide for the designation and conservation of certain public lands in the State of Alaska, including the designation of units of the National Park, National Wildlife Refuge, National Forest, National Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Wilderness Preservation Systems, 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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