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House roll call 457 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To pass H.R. 5163, to authorize the sale to certain foreign nations of certain excess vessels. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1979, the House voted 379–25 (HR 5163). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–22, Republicans 148–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
379
No
25
Did not vote
34
Date
Sep 25, 1979

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 22 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5163: A bill to authorize the sale to certain foreign nations of certain excess naval vessels.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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