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House roll call 262 · 96th Congress · Jun 26, 1979

To pass H.R. 3930, amending the defense production act of 1950 to extend its authority and to provide for the purchase of synthetic chemical feedstocks. (motion

On Jun 26, 1979, the House voted 368–25 (HR 3930). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–12, Republicans 137–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
368
No
25
Did not vote
43
Date
Jun 26, 1979

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 12 no · 34 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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